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

Crying Tiger Beef with Nam Jim Jaew Sauce is a flavorful Thai dish featuring marinated grilled flank steak served with a spicy and tangy dipping sauce.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Thai
Calories: 280
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound flank steak
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
For the Nam Jim Jaew Sauce:
  • 1/4 cup fish sauce
  • 1/4 cup lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons rice powder
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon chili flakes adjust to taste
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro

Method
 

  1. Season the flank steak with soy sauce, fish sauce, brown sugar, lime juice, garlic powder, and black pepper. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours for more flavor.
  2. Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Brush the grill with vegetable oil to prevent sticking.
  3. Remove the steak from the marinade and grill for about 4-5 minutes on each side for medium-rare, or until your desired doneness is reached. Let the steak rest for 5 minutes before slicing it thinly against the grain.
  4. While the steak is resting, prepare the Nam Jim Jaew sauce by mixing together fish sauce, lime juice, rice powder, brown sugar, chili flakes, minced garlic, and chopped cilantro in a bowl.
  5. Serve the sliced steak with the Nam Jim Jaew sauce drizzled over the top or on the side for dipping.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 1200mgSugar: 6g

Notes

  • For added flavor, consider marinating the steak overnight.
  • You can substitute flank steak with sirloin or ribeye for a different taste and texture.
  • Adjust the spice level of the sauce by adding more or fewer chili flakes based on your preference.

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