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Preparation
20 minutes
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Cooking
30 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Marinating buffalo meat to perfection is one of the important steps to achieve a delicious and appealing grilled buffalo meat wrapped in wild betel leaves. Let’s join TasteVN cooking to learn the recipe for wrapped – mixed dish from buffalo meat that is extremely harmonious, flavorful, and simple!
Ingredients for Grilled Buffalo Meat Wrapped in Wild Betel Leaves For 4 people
Buffalo meat 1 kg Wild betel leaves 100 gr Shallots 8 bulbs Garlic 3 cloves Cooking oil 2 tablespoons Oyster sauce 2 teaspoons Common spices a little (sugar/ salt/ seasoning powder/ ground pepper)
How to choose fresh ingredients
How to choose fresh buffalo meat
- You should choose pieces of meat that are dark pink or dark red, with a slightly coarse texture; buffalo meat that is less muscular will usually have white fat strands.
- Fresh and delicious buffalo meat will feel sticky and slightly elastic when pressed with your hand, and it should not have an unusual smell. It is best to buy meat from reputable distributors, from acquaintances, and large supermarkets.
- Avoid buying meat that has uneven or unusual colors, has a lot of slime on the surface, lacks elasticity, feels mushy when pressed, or shows signs of water leaking, as this indicates that the meat has been water-injected and is unsafe for health.
How to choose fresh betel leaves
- Choose large leaves that are dark green and not wilted.
- Select leaves that are of moderate thickness, not too old nor too young, and free from tears or insect damage.
- Avoid choosing leaves that are light green as those are young leaves and will lack the characteristic aroma of betel leaves.
Tools needed
Microwave, meat grinder, grill rack, spoon, bowl, knife,…
How to prepare Grilled Buffalo Meat Wrapped in Betel Leaves
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Prepare the ingredients
For fresh buffalo meat, wash it thoroughly and then chop it finely or put it in a blender to grind it into a paste.
For frozen buffalo meat, place the meat in the microwave, set it to medium power, and set the timer for 10 – 15 minutes to quickly defrost the meat; you can also let the meat defrost naturally if you have time. After that, wash the buffalo meat again, let it drain, and chop it finely.
Shallots and garlic should be peeled and then chopped finely.
Next, pick out any damaged or wormy betel leaves, wash them thoroughly, and let them drain.
Effective ways to eliminate the smell of buffalo meat- You should soak the buffalo meat in white alcohol for 10 – 15 minutes and then wash it clean.
- Or blanch the buffalo meat in hot water to help make it softer and eliminate unpleasant odors.
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Marinate the buffalo meat
You put the buffalo meat into a clean bowl along with 1/2 teaspoon of pepper, 1 teaspoon of sugar, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, 1 tablespoon of seasoning, 2 teaspoons of oyster sauce, 2 tablespoons of cooking oil, and minced garlic and onion, mix well and marinate for about 15 minutes to let the meat absorb the spices.
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Wrap buffalo meat in wild betel leaves
Lay 2 layers of wild betel leaves on your hand and turn the side with veins facing up, place 1 teaspoon of buffalo meat in the center of the wild betel leaf and roll it up.
Use a bamboo toothpick to secure the wild betel leaf vertically.
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Grilled Buffalo Meat Wrapped in Betel Leaves
You prepare a charcoal grill, place the buffalo meat wrapped in betel leaves on the grill, and put it on the charcoal, grilling until the betel leaves release a fragrant aroma and the fat in the meat glistens on the outer layer of the leaves is complete.
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Final Product
The buffalo meat is tender and fragrant, rich in flavor, infused with the aroma of onion, garlic, and betel leaves, making it incredibly appealing. Enjoy the grilled buffalo meat wrapped in betel leaves with a bit of roasted peanuts, fresh vegetables, and dip it in a bit of chili sauce or black sauce for a delicious meal.
Thus, TasteVN has shared with you the recipe for buffalo meat wrapped in betel leaves grilled deliciously and flavorful. With just a few simple steps, you have an extremely attractive dish to treat your family, right? Wishing you success!
