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Preparation
15 minutes
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Cooking
20 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
You may not know that not only the grapes are edible but also grape leaves are nutrient-rich food. So today, TasteVN will share with you a simple yet delicious recipe for meat wrapped in grape leaves. Let’s cook this fried dish right away!
Ingredients for Fried Meat Wrapped in Grape Leaves Serves 4 people
Minced pork 250 gr Minced chicken 300 gr Grape leaves 30 leaves Onion 1 bulb Green onion 2 stalks Oyster sauce 1 tablespoon Sesame oil 1/3 tablespoon Cooking oil 4 tablespoons Common spices A little (salt/ sugar/ monosodium glutamate/ pepper)
How to Choose Fresh Ingredients
How to choose fresh pork
- Select meat that is light pink or pale red, with the fat being slightly translucent white.
- Good quality meat has small fibers, is slightly firm, has a dry surface, soft skin, and a characteristic smell.
- Pressing on the meat with your hand should give you a sense of elasticity; when you remove your hand, the meat will return to its original shape without any dents.
- Avoid buying meat that is pale or overly dark, soft and mushy, leaking slimy fluid, or has a strange smell.
How to choose fresh and delicious chicken
For live chickens
- Select healthy chickens that move actively, with smooth feathers and a certain shine.
- Avoid choosing chickens that look lethargic, have ruffled feathers, closed eyes, and discharge from the eyes and nose.
- If the chicken is sick, the legs will show bruises, swelling, and the comb will be pale purple or blackened.
For processed chickens
- Choose chickens of moderate size and weight, with characteristic shiny yellow skin.
- The outer skin should be thin, feel smooth to the touch, not too rough, and have good elasticity.
- The inside meat should have a natural pink-red color, without bruises or blood clots.
- If buying pre-packaged products, carefully check the place of production and expiration date on the packaging to ensure safety when using.
How to prepare Fried Grape Leaf Rolls
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Prepare the meat
Chicken and pork bought in minced form at the market should be washed clean with water and drained before processing.
Effective methods to remove odors from chicken and pork:- Method 1: For pork, you can wash the meat with diluted saltwater and a little lemon juice or rub salt on the meat for about 5 minutes and then rinse with water.
- Method 2: For chicken, remove the oil gland, fat, and any blood clots inside, then use crushed ginger to rub on the chicken body for about 10 minutes and rinse thoroughly with water.
See details: Effective methods to remove odors from chicken and pork
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Prepare other ingredients
Soak the grape leaves in a diluted saltwater solution for about 5 minutes, then rinse thoroughly with water several times and let drain.
Peel the onion and scallions, wash them, and let them drain. Dice the onion and finely chop the scallions.
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Marinate the meat
Add to the minced meat: 1/2 tablespoon of monosodium glutamate, 1/2 tablespoon of salt, 1 tablespoon of oyster sauce, 1/3 tablespoon of sesame oil, 1/2 tablespoon of sugar, 1/2 tablespoon of pepper, the diced onion and chopped scallions, mix well and marinate for about 20 – 30 minutes for the meat to absorb the seasoning.
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Rolling and frying the meat
The marinated meat is placed into grape leaves in a sufficient amount and tightly rolled like spring rolls.
Heat a pan on the stove with 4 spoons of cooking oil. When the oil is hot, add the rolled meat and fry for about 5 – 7 minutes.
Then flip the meat over and fry for an additional 5 – 7 minutes until both sides are evenly golden, then turn off the heat, and place the fried rolls on a plate to enjoy.
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Final Product
The hot grape leaf rolls have an extremely eye-catching color. Eating them, you will feel the mild sour taste and the chewy texture characteristic of grape leaves. Inside is a juicy piece of meat, rich in flavor, harmonizing with the enticing fragrance of sesame oil and onions.
Especially, this fried dish when eaten with a bowl of white rice or vermicelli will definitely not disappoint you!
With a simple and quick method, you have a delicious and attractive grape leaf rolls. What are you waiting for? Let’s get into the kitchen with TasteVN now!
*Source of the recipe and images shared from Facebook: Ari Huyền Daisy.
