Description
Crying Tiger Beef with Nam Jim Jaew Sauce is an exhilarating Thai dish that combines juicy grilled flank steak with a zesty, aromatic dipping sauce. This culinary delight is perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a weeknight meal at home. With its bold flavors and vibrant presentation, this dish transforms simple ingredients into an unforgettable experience. Serve it alongside rice or fresh vegetables for a satisfying and visually stunning meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb flank steak
- 2 tbsp fish sauce
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- Juice of 2 limes
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh mint, chopped
- 1 tbsp palm sugar (or brown sugar)
- 1 tsp chili flakes
Instructions
- Slice flank steak against the grain into thin strips and marinate in a mixture of fish sauce, minced garlic, and lime juice for at least one hour.
- For the Nam Jim Jaew Sauce, combine lime juice, palm sugar, chili flakes, cilantro, mint, and fish sauce in a bowl; adjust seasoning to taste.
- Preheat grill or grill pan to high heat. Grill marinated beef strips for about 3-4 minutes per side until medium-rare.
- Let the beef rest before slicing into bite-sized pieces.
- Serve on a platter with the Nam Jim Jaew Sauce drizzled generously over the top and garnish with extra herbs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 oz grilled beef with sauce
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 44g
- Cholesterol: 85mg