Grilled Beef and Basil Rolls

A classic Vietnamese appetizer bo goi la-lot, beef grilled in la-lot leaves, inspired this recipe. La-lot leaves are the crinkly, round, aromatic leaves of a Southeast Asian vine. If you live in a city with a large Vietnamese community, you may be able to find fresh la-lot leaves, but if not, don’t despair. The delicate rolls are equally delectable made with fresh basil, and that is what I prepare them with here. (For a Japanese touch, you could even use shiso le