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Thai Crying Tiger Beef

Juicy grilled beef served with a bold and spicy Thai dipping sauce known as Nam Jim Jaew.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 plates
Course: Dinner, Main
Cuisine: Asian, Thai
Calories: 480
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Beef
  • 1.5 lb beef steak ribeye or flank
  • 1 tbsp oil
  • 0.5 tsp salt
Nam Jim Jaew
  • 3 tbsp fish sauce
  • 2 tbsp lime juice fresh
  • 1 tbsp toasted rice powder
  • 1 tsp chili flakes
  • 1 tsp palm sugar
  • 2 tbsp shallots sliced
  • 2 tbsp cilantro chopped
  • 1 tbsp mint chopped

Equipment

  • Grill pan or grill
  • Mixing bowl
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

  1. Season steak lightly with oil and salt.
  2. Grill over high heat until charred and medium-rare.
  3. Rest beef before slicing thin against the grain.
  4. Mix all dipping sauce ingredients in a bowl.
  5. Serve sliced beef with sauce on the side.

Notes

Adjust chili to taste.