Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- In a large skillet, cook the beef with black pepper over medium heat. Break up the meat as it cooks until browned, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic, ginger, and Chinese 5 spice. Cook for another minute.
- Add the tamari and Thai chili sauce. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook until the sauce coats the beef, 3-5 minutes. Stir in 2 tablespoons of chopped green onions. Remove the skillet from the heat.
- Place one tortilla at a time in the microwave for 15 seconds until warm. Spoon the beef mixture down the center of the tortilla. Top with cucumber, cilantro, basil, remaining green onion, and peanuts.
- Fold the tortilla over the filling. Then fold the sides and ends of the tortillas over the filling and roll forward. Repeat this process with the remaining ingredients.
- Serve the rolls warm with extra soy sauce, chili paste, and toasted sesame oil for dipping. Serve with rice on the side if you are making this a dinner.
Notes
My journey into cooking gluten-free began after I realized I could no longer enjoy the Asian dishes I once loved. One evening, feeling nostalgic for the vibrant flavors I had experienced in small, charming restaurants, I decided to recreate a version of "Thai Basil Beef Rolls" in my own kitchen. As I sautéed fresh basil with tender beef, the aroma transported me back to those delightful meals. Each roll I crafted held not just flavors, but memories of laughter, the buzz of a busy kitchen, and the warmth of familial bonds. Those gluten-free Thai Basil Beef Rolls became not only a staple at my dinner table but also a reminder that food can bridge the gap between past and present, no matter the dietary challenges we face.