Dalena’s Lemongrass Beef Spring Rolls

Ingredients

Spring Rolls

• rice paper wrappers
• cucumber, julienned
• lettuce
• cilantro
• mint, basil, or other herbs (optional)

Beef Marinade

• 400 g beef, thinly sliced
• 4 tbsp lemongrass, minced
• 1 tbsp garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp oyster sauce
• 1/2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1/2 tsp chicken powder
• 1/2 tbsp sugar
• 1 tbsp oil
• 1 tsp black or white pepper

Peanut Sauce

• 1 cup water
• 1 tbsp garlic, minced
• 4 tbsp peanut butter
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 1/2 tbsp sriracha
• 1/2 tbsp lemon juice
• sesame seeds, for garnish

Instructions

1. Slice the beef thinly against the grain and mix with all the beef marinade ingredients. Let marinate for 5-10 minutes while prepping the vegetables.
2. For the peanut sauce, sauté minced garlic in a pan until fragrant. Add water, peanut butter, soy sauce, and sugar; stir and simmer for a few minutes until slightly thickened. Turn off heat, stir in sriracha and lemon juice, then garnish with sesame seeds and set aside.
3. Lay the marinated beef flat in the air fryer without overcrowding. Air fry at 390°F for 5 minutes and remove immediately.
4. Julienne the cucumber, tear the lettuce into pieces, and roughly chop the cilantro and optional herbs.
5. To assemble each roll, briefly soak a rice paper wrapper in warm water until softened. Layer lettuce, cucumber, herbs, and a portion of beef toward one end so it shows through the wrapper. Roll tightly.
6. Serve the spring rolls immediately with the peanut sauce.

Notes

Marinate the beef for at least 5-10 minutes for maximum flavor infusion. Avoid overcrowding the air fryer and remove beef immediately to keep it tender and juicy. Add herbs generously for the freshest taste; adjust sauce to taste and double if desired.