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Crying Tiger Beef

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Crying Tiger Beef is a classic Thai steak dish featuring juicy, marinated beef grilled to perfection and served with a bold, spicy, and tangy dipping sauce. This easy recipe brings restaurant-quality flavors to your dinner table in under 40 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lbs flank steak (or skirt steak)
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp fish sauce
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp lime juice (freshly squeezed)
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp oyster sauce (optional)
  • 2 tbsp fish sauce (for dipping sauce)
  • 2 tbsp lime juice (for dipping sauce)
  • 1 tbsp warm water
  • 1 tbsp toasted rice powder (optional)
  • 1 tsp brown sugar (for dipping sauce)
  • 1–2 tsp chili flakes (Thai chili flakes preferred)
  • 2 tbsp chopped cilantro (or mint)
  • 2 tbsp thinly sliced green onions
  • 1 small shallot, finely minced (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together soy sauce, fish sauce, brown sugar, lime juice, vegetable oil, black pepper, and oyster sauce (if using) for the marinade.
  2. Pat the flank steak dry and place it in a large zip-top bag or shallow dish. Pour the marinade over the steak, turning to coat evenly. Marinate for at least 20 minutes at room temperature, or up to 2 hours in the fridge.
  3. For the dipping sauce, mix fish sauce, lime juice, warm water, toasted rice powder (if using), brown sugar, and chili flakes in a small bowl. Add chopped cilantro, green onions, and minced shallot (if using). Stir until sugar dissolves. Taste and adjust seasoning.
  4. Preheat your grill to high or heat a cast-iron grill pan over medium-high heat until just smoking.
  5. Remove steak from marinade and let excess drip off. Grill for 3–4 minutes per side for medium-rare, or until internal temperature reaches 130–135°F. Adjust time for thickness and preference.
  6. Transfer steak to a cutting board and let it rest for 5–10 minutes.
  7. Slice steak thinly against the grain.
  8. Arrange steak slices on a platter. Serve with dipping sauce on the side and garnish with extra herbs or lime wedges.

Notes

For best results, use flank or skirt steak and slice against the grain for tenderness. The dipping sauce can be made ahead and refrigerated. Adjust chili flakes for desired spice level. For gluten-free, use tamari instead of soy sauce. If you don’t have toasted rice powder, toast uncooked jasmine rice in a dry pan and grind until fine.

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