Perfect as a meal, or an appetizer

The Vietnamese dish bo nuong la lot (beef rolls in pepper leaves, above), which is made with ground beef and lemon grass, is shaped into cylinders, wrapped in greens, threaded on skewers, and grilled. Though these beef rolls are served as one of the courses of the special, multi-course meal called bo bay mon (beef seven ways), and offered in restaurants throughout Vietnam, they make a meal in themselves or are perfect as appetizers.

These same ingredients can make hamburgers as well. Combine the meat and spices and simply shape into patties. Spoon the sauce over the burgers as they are cooking.