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Crying Tiger Beef

Crying Tiger Beef: Easy Thai Grilled Flavor Explosion

Crying Tiger Beef is an easy Thai grilled dish bursting with vibrant flavors and nostalgia.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Marinating Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Thai
Calories: 400

Ingredients
  

Marinade
  • 1 pound Flank Steak Substitute with skirt steak for similar texture.
  • 1/4 cup Soy Sauce Use low-sodium for a healthier option.
  • 2 tablespoons Fish Sauce Omit for vegetarian variants or use soy sauce.
  • 2 tablespoons Brown Sugar Coconut sugar can be used as a healthier substitute.
  • 2 tablespoons Lime Juice Fresh lime juice is best for flavor.
  • 3 cloves Garlic Can substitute with garlic powder (1/4 tsp for each clove).
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper Freshly ground is preferable.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes Adjust to taste.
  • 2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil Can substitute with olive oil or sesame oil.
Serving
  • 1 cup Fresh Cilantro Omit for cilantro haters.
  • 1 cup Cucumber Substitute with pickled vegetables.
  • 1 cup Jasmine Rice Use basmati rice if preferred.
  • 2 tablespoons Sesame Seeds Toasted sesame seeds enhance flavor.

Equipment

  • Grill pan
  • Medium-sized bowl
  • Saucepan
  • Cutting Board

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together soy sauce, fish sauce, brown sugar, lime juice, minced garlic, black pepper, and red pepper flakes until the brown sugar dissolves.
  2. Place the flank steak in a resealable bag, pour the marinade over the beef, seal, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to 4 hours.
  3. Rinse jasmine rice under cold water; combine with water and salt in a saucepan, boil, cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 15 minutes.
  4. Heat vegetable oil in a grill pan over medium-high heat, add the marinated flank steak, and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side for medium-rare.
  5. Transfer the steak to a cutting board, let it rest for 5 minutes.
  6. Slice the rested steak against the grain, arrange on jasmine rice, garnish with cilantro and sesame seeds, serve with cucumber slices.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 30gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 250IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Proper marinating time maximizes flavor. Ensure skillet is preheated for a perfect sear. Always slice steak against the grain.

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