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Grilled Beef Wrapped in Sesame Leaves (Bo La Lot)

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Grilled or sautéed, these Vietnamese ground beef–stuffed leaves make a fantastic summer hors d'oeuvre or can be served with rice noodles and grilled vegetables for dinner.

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