VIETNAMESE STEAK WRAPS

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These are really yummy - good, vibrant flavour and not difficult to make at all. Does not include marinating time of at least 1 hour.

Provided by evelynathens

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 25m

Yield 6 wraps

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 1/2 lbs flank steaks
2 lemons, juice and rind of
6 tablespoons sugar, divided
2 tablespoons dark sesame oil
1 1/4 teaspoons salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup rice vinegar
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
6 (8 inch) flour tortillas
6 lettuce leaves
1 small red onion, halved and thinly sliced
1/3 cup fresh mint leaves
1/3 cup fresh cilantro leaves

Steps:

  • Cut beef across the grain in thin slices; combine lemon peel, juice, 2 tablespoons sugar, sesame oil, 1 teaspoon salt and black pepper in medium bowl; add beef; toss to coat; cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour.
  • Combine water, vinegar, remaining 4 tablespoons sugar and 1/4 teaspoon salt in small saucepan; bring to a boil; boil 5 minutes without stirring until syrupy; stir in crushed red pepper; set aside.
  • Remove beef from marinade; discard marinade.
  • Thread beef onto metal or wooden skewers (soak wooden skewers in hot water 30 minutes to prevent burning); grill beef over medium-hot briquette about 3 minutes per side until cooked through.
  • Grill tortillas until hot.
  • Place lettuce, onion, beef, mint and cilantro on tortillas; drizzle with vinegar mixture; roll tortillas to enclose filling.
  • Note: You can also grill these under a preheated broiler or flash-fry.

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