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Crying Tiger Beef with Nam Jim Jaew Sauce: A Must-Try!

Crying Tiger Beef with Nam Jim Jaew Sauce is a flavorful Thai dish featuring marinated flank steak served with a zesty dipping sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Thai
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound flank steak
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • Fresh cilantro for garnish
  • Lime wedges for serving
For the Nam Jim Jaew Sauce:
  • 2 tablespoons fish sauce
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon chili flakes
  • 1 tablespoon chopped green onions
  • 1 tablespoon toasted rice powder optional

Method
 

  1. Slice the flank steak against the grain into thin strips.
  2. In a bowl, mix soy sauce, fish sauce, lime juice, brown sugar, garlic powder, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
  3. Marinate the beef in this mixture for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours in the refrigerator.
  4. Heat the vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
  5. Add the marinated beef strips in a single layer, cooking for about 3-4 minutes on each side until browned.
  6. Remove from heat and let rest for a few minutes.
  7. Prepare the Nam Jim Jaew sauce by combining fish sauce, lime juice, rice vinegar, brown sugar, chili flakes, green onions, and toasted rice powder in a small bowl.
  8. Mix well until the sugar dissolves.
  9. Slice the beef into bite-sized pieces and serve it on a platter.
  10. Drizzle with the Nam Jim Jaew sauce, garnish with fresh cilantro, and serve with lime wedges on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgSugar: 5g

Notes

  • For a spicier kick, add more chili flakes to the sauce or marinate the beef with sliced fresh chilies.
  • To make it a complete meal, serve with jasmine rice or a side of grilled vegetables.

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