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Crying Tiger Beef

Crying Tiger Beef: Grilled Thai Steak for Flavor Lovers

Crying Tiger Beef is a quick, delicious grilled steak dish with a zesty dipping sauce that offers a bold flavor explosion.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 portions
Course: Beef
Cuisine: Thai
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Beef
  • 1 lb Sirloin or Ribeye Can be substituted with flank steak
  • 1 lb Tenderloin For a leaner option
For the Dipping Sauce
  • 3 tbsp Fish Sauce Substitute with soy sauce for vegetarian option
  • 3 tbsp Soy Sauce
  • 1 tbsp Palm Sugar
  • 2 cloves Minced Garlic
  • 1 tbsp Chopped Chilies Adjust to taste
  • 2 tbsp Lime Juice Fresh or substitute with lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp Cilantro For garnish
  • 2 tbsp Green Onions For garnish
  • 2 tbsp Toasted Rice Powder Optional

Equipment

  • Grill
  • Skillet
  • mortar and pestle

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Start by choosing your steak, such as sirloin or ribeye. Trim any excess fat, pat dry with paper towels, and brush lightly with oil. Let sit at room temperature for 10 minutes.
  2. If using toasted rice powder, heat a skillet over medium heat. Add uncooked sticky rice, stirring frequently for 5-8 minutes until golden brown. Allow to cool and grind into a coarse powder.
  3. Preheat your grill to high heat (450°F to 500°F). Grill the steak for 3-4 minutes per side for medium rare, only flipping once. Let the steak rest for 5 minutes after grilling.
  4. In a bowl, combine soy sauce, fish sauce, lime juice, palm sugar, minced garlic, chopped chilies, and optional toasted rice powder. Stir until the sugar dissolves.
  5. Slice the rested steak against the grain into thin strips. Serve on a platter with the dipping sauce and garnish with cilantro and optional sesame seeds.

Nutrition

Serving: 1portionCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Perfectly paired with sticky rice or a fresh cucumber salad to balance the bold flavors.

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