Description
Crying Tiger Beef with Nam Jim Jaew Sauce is a culinary journey bursting with bold flavors and zesty contrasts, perfect for flavor lovers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound Beef Steak (Substitute brisket or any lean cut for similar texture.)
- 3 tablespoons Oyster Sauce (Essential for the marinade; authenticity is key.)
- 1 tablespoon Fish Sauce (Crucial for the dipping sauce; soy sauce can substitute.)
- 4 cloves Garlic (Grate for quicker incorporation.)
- 1 tablespoon Ginger (Grate for effortless blending.)
- 2 tablespoons Glutinous Rice (Toast and grind for the dipping sauce; omit for smoother sauce.)
- 2 tablespoons Lime Juice (Fresh juice is recommended for optimal flavor.)
- 1 tablespoon Tamarind Paste (Better to omit only if aiming for sweeter taste.)
- 1 tablespoon Evaporated Cane Sugar (Regular sugar can be swapped.)
- 1 teaspoon Chili Flakes (Adjust based on spice tolerance; fresh chilies can substitute.)
- 1 cup Cilantro/Scallion/Shallot (Fresh herbs enhance flavor; cilantro can be replaced with mint.)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine oyster sauce, fish sauce, grated garlic, and ginger. Mix well until smooth and fully blended. Coat the beef steak generously with this flavorful marinade and let it marinate for at least 30 minutes at room temperature or refrigerate it for deeper flavor infusion.
- In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast the glutinous rice, stirring frequently until golden brown, for about 5-7 minutes. Allow it to cool slightly before grinding it to a coarse powder. In a mixing bowl, combine this rice powder with fish sauce, lime juice, tamarind paste, sugar, chili flakes, and chopped cilantro or scallions. Mix thoroughly until the sugar dissolves.
- Preheat a grill pan or outdoor grill to medium-high heat for about 5 minutes. Place the marinated beef steak diagonally onto the grill. Grill for approximately 5 minutes, rotating every 1.5 minutes to create attractive crosshatch marks.
- Transfer the beef steak to a cutting board and let it rest for about 10 minutes. This resting time allows the juices to redistribute throughout the meat. Thinly slice the steak against the grain for maximum tenderness.
- Arrange the sliced Crying Tiger Beef beautifully on a platter, accompanied by fresh vegetables like cucumbers or cabbage and a bowl of your homemade Nam Jim Jaew sauce for dipping.
Notes
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
Keywords: Crying Tiger Beef, Nam Jim Jaew Sauce, Thai Beef Recipe