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Crying Tiger Beef

Crying Tiger Beef: Juicy Grilled Delight with Spicy Sauce

Crying Tiger Beef is a flavorful Thai dish, perfect for busy evenings and easily adaptable for dietary needs.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Thai
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Beef
  • 1 pound Sirloin or Ribeye Steak Trimmed of excess fat
For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Fish Sauce Or soy sauce for vegetarian option
  • 2 tablespoons Lime Juice Freshly squeezed
  • 1 tablespoon Palm Sugar Or brown sugar as an alternative
  • 2 cloves Minced Garlic Fresh recommended
  • 1 to taste Chopped Chilies Adjust according to spice preference
  • 2 tablespoons Cilantro Chopped
  • 2 tablespoons Green Onions Chopped
  • 1 tablespoon Toasted Rice Powder Optional
Optional Garnishes
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Seeds For added crunch
  • 2 tablespoons Additional Cilantro For garnish

Equipment

  • Grill
  • Mixing bowl
  • Skillet

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Start by trimming any excess fat from your sirloin or ribeye steak, ensuring a lean cut for grilling. Pat the beef dry with paper towels to remove moisture and prevent sticking, then brush both sides generously with vegetable oil.
  2. In a dry skillet over medium heat, add 1 tablespoon of uncooked sticky or jasmine rice. Toast the rice, stirring occasionally until it turns a golden brown, which should take around 5-7 minutes. Once toasted, remove it from heat, allow it to cool, and grind it into a coarse powder.
  3. Preheat your grill to high heat, ensuring it's hot enough for a good sear. Place the prepared steak on the grill and cook for about 3-4 minutes per side for a perfect medium-rare finish.
  4. Once the beef is grilled to your liking, remove it from the heat and let it rest on a cutting board for about 5 minutes.
  5. In a mixing bowl, combine soy sauce, fish sauce, fresh lime juice, palm sugar, minced garlic, chopped chilies, cilantro, and green onions. Whisk until the sugar is fully dissolved.
  6. After resting, slice the beef thinly against the grain. Serve drizzled with the dipping sauce or provide it on the side for dipping.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 28gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This recipe adapts easily for gluten-free or vegetarian options.

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