grape leaf beef
April 5th, 2008
You may not think you can lose weight while on a diet which includes grape leaf beef but it is achievable. It is crucial to not eat grape leaf beef or other high calorie beef/pork/lamb/veal every day but in moderation.
As an example, I allow myself rich food one day per week. I eat a healthy diet for most of the week, say 1500 to 1800 calories per day, and then on the 7th day, I eat whatever I want - within reason of course.
I have been eating like this for the last month and it has aided me to lose 5 kilos. I have not accelerated my exercise regime or taken any vitamins or diet food. I have simply been careful of what I eat 6 days per week and then eat whatever I want one day of the week.
On my one day off per week, I like to eat vietnamese food. I never thought I could lose 5 kilos while eating vietnamese meals but am very glad to see it is possible. If you would like to try some vietnamese food, I propose you make grape leaf beef which is one of my best loved vietnamese recipes.
Grape Leaf Beef (Bo Cuon La Nho)
Source: The Vietnamese Cookbook by Diana My Tran
1/2 cup lemongrass, finely minced
1 medium onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, finely minced
1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon granulated sugar
1 tablespoon oyster sauce
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon oil
2 scallions, finely sliced
1 jar grape leaves, rinsed and spread out
12 bamboo skewers, soaked in water for at least 10 minutes
Sweet and Sour Fish Sauce
Using a mini food processor, finely mince lemongrass, onion and garlic.
In a large mixing bowl, knead together lemongrass mixture, ground beef, salt, pepper, sugar, oyster sauce, cornstarch, oil and scallions. Set aside for 15 minutes.
Place 1 1/2 tablespoons of filling on each grape leaf one inch from the edge nearest you. Form a 2-inch-long sausage. Fold inward both sides of leaf, and pressing down the mixture, fold over top of leaf and roll up. Repeat with remaining beef mixture. Thread three rolls on each bamboo skewer. Barbecue beef skewers over hot coals or in a 400 degree F oven, turning frequently for approximately 10 minutes until cooked through.
Serve with Sweet and Sour Fish Sauce as an appetizer, or with rice noodles as an entree.
Serves 4.
Per serving: 395 calories; 23.3 g fat (8.8 g saturated fat; 53 percent calories from fat); 13.6 g carbohydrates; 104 mg cholesterol; 2,860 mg sodium; 31.9 g protein; 1.3 g fiber
You can change the recipe to make it a little bit healthier or with fewer calories as this can help you to lose 5 kilos quickly. It worked for me and could assist you to lose weight as well.
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