Description
Crying Tiger Beef is a mouthwatering Thai dish that tantalizes your taste buds with its bold flavors and aromatic marinade. This grilled flank steak, enhanced with zesty lime and savory garlic, is served with a refreshing dipping sauce made from fresh herbs. Perfect for summer barbecues or cozy dinners, this dish promises to impress your guests with its vibrant presentation and unforgettable taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb flank steak
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 tsp chili flakes (adjust to taste)
- 2 tbsp fish sauce
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh mint, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the Marinade: In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, lime juice, minced garlic, and chili flakes.
- Marinate the Flank Steak: Place the flank steak in a resealable bag or shallow dish. Pour the marinade over it, seal tightly, and refrigerate for at least one hour or overnight for better flavor.
- Preheat Grill: Heat your grill to medium-high (about 400°F or 200°C).
- Grill the Steak: Remove steak from marinade and let excess drip off. Grill each side for about five minutes until medium-rare.
- Let It Rest: Transfer steak to a cutting board and rest for five minutes before slicing against the grain into thin strips.
- Prepare Dipping Sauce: Mix fish sauce with chopped cilantro and mint in a small bowl.
- Serve: Arrange sliced beef on a platter alongside the dipping sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 5 oz of beef with sauce
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 870mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: - For added tenderness, marinate the beef overnight. - Substitute flank steak with sirloin or ribeye if desired. - Adjust chili flakes for personal spice preference.