Bo Nuong Xa
Bo Nuong Xa features thin slices of beef soaked in a fragrant mix of lemongrass, garlic, soy, and sesame, then grilled until lightly charred and juicy. The meat’s savory-sweet balance pairs beautifully with crisp romaine and fresh herbs for brightness and crunch. Serve as a vibrant dinner, perfect for warm-weather grilling and casual gatherings.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Bo Nuong Xa, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 56 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 26 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 40
- Heart Health
- 71
- Metabolic
- 38
- Digestive
- 28
- Inflammatory
- 61
- Performance
- 57
- General Wellness
- 1
In a medium bowl, combine the sugar, soy sauce, pepper, garlic, lemon grass, and sesame seeds.
- 2
Add the meat to the dish and stir to coat it evenly.
- 3
Cover and refrigerate for 4 hours.
- 4
Preheat the grill to high heat.
- 5
Discard the marinade, then thread the meat onto skewers in an accordion pattern.
- 6
Brush the grill grate with oil, and discard the marinade.
- 7
Place the skewers on the grill.
- 8
Cook for 5 minutes per side.
- 9
Serve hot directly from the skewers, or remove the meat from the skewers and serve on lettuce leaves.
- 10
Garnish with cilantro, mint, basil, and sliced green onions.
- Calories 318.78 kcal Moderate 16%
- Protein 32.12 g Good Source 64%
- Carbohydrate 27.52 g 10%
- Total Fat 8.5 g Moderate 11%
- Saturated Fat 3.22 g Moderate 16%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 75.96 mg High 25%
- Sodium 362.33 mg Moderate 16%
- Dietary Fiber 4.6 g Moderate 16%
- Total Sugars 5.29 g --
- Added Sugars 0.57 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 184.9 mg Moderate 14%
- Iron 6.67 mg Good Source 37%
- Potassium 1306.59 mg Good Source 28%
- Vitamin A 612.33 mcg Good Source 68%
- Vitamin C 17.64 mg Moderate 20%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Shellfish 🦐
- Soy 🌱
- Sesame
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Bo Nuong Xa is made with 12 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 30 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Fresh Basil, Fresh Cilantro, and Fresh Mint. Each serving provides about 318.78 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Bo Nuong Xa made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Fresh Basil, Fresh Cilantro, Fresh Mint, Green Onion. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Bo Nuong Xa?
- About 30 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 318.78 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Bo Nuong Xa easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 12 ingredients and 10 steps.
- Is Bo Nuong Xa healthy?
- Bo Nuong Xa has an easyChef Pro health score of 59/100. Per serving, it provides 318.78 calories and 32.12 g of protein, or 64% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron, potassium and vitamin A. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 362.33 mg (16% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 3.22 g (16% of the Daily Value). It contains Shellfish, Soy, Sesame, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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