Bò Nướng Ngũ Vị Chay

Bò Nướng Ngũ Vị Chay is a flavorful Vietnamese vegetarian BBQ dish that captures the essence of traditional grilled beef with its unique five-spice blend. This delightful dish features marinated seitan, grilled to perfection, and served with fresh herbs and rice noodles for a satisfying meal.

Ingredients

• Seitan - 200 grams
• Soy sauce - 30 ml
• Vegetable oil - 15 ml
• Brown sugar - 10 grams
• Five-spice powder - 5 grams
• Garlic, minced - 2 cloves
• Ginger, grated - 1 teaspoon
• Lime juice - 15 ml
• Black pepper - 1/2 teaspoon
• Rice noodles - 100 grams
• Cucumber, sliced - 1/2 medium
• Carrot, julienned - 1 medium
• Fresh cilantro - 20 grams
• Fresh mint - 20 grams
• Peanuts, crushed - 20 grams
• Lettuce leaves - 4 large

Steps

1. In a bowl, combine soy sauce, vegetable oil, brown sugar, five-spice powder, minced garlic, grated ginger, lime juice, and black pepper to create the marinade.
2. Cut the seitan into thin slices and add to the marinade, ensuring all pieces are well-coated. Cover and let marinate for at least 30 minutes.
3. While the seitan is marinating, cook the rice noodles according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
4. Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
5. Once marinated, grill the seitan slices for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until they have nice grill marks and are heated through.
6. To assemble, place a small amount of rice noodles on a lettuce leaf, top with grilled seitan, cucumber slices, carrot, fresh cilantro, fresh mint, and a sprinkle of crushed peanuts.
7. Wrap the lettuce leaf around the filling, serve, and enjoy!

Nutrition

• Calories: 420
• Protein: 20 g
• Carbs: 50 g
• Fiber: 6 g
• Sugar: 8 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 15 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• High in plant-based protein from seitan, supporting muscle health.
• Rich in vitamins and minerals from fresh vegetables and herbs, promoting overall well-being.

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