Crying Tiger Beef with Nam Jim Jaew Sauce
Crying Tiger Beef with Nam Jim Jaew Sauce is a vibrant Thai dish that ignites your taste buds with its bold flavors. Tender, marinated flank steak is expertly grilled to perfection and served alongside a zesty dipping sauce, creating an irresistible culinary experience. Perfect for gatherings or intimate dinners, this dish blends succulent meat with fresh herbs, ensuring an unforgettable meal that will have everyone asking for more.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb flank steak
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 3 tbsp fish sauce
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp chili flakes (adjust to taste)
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 tbsp chopped coriander leaves
Instructions
- Marinate the beef by mixing lime juice, fish sauce, garlic, and chili flakes in a bowl. Add sliced flank steak and let it marinate for at least one hour.
- Preheat your grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
- Grill the marinated beef strips for about 3 minutes on each side or until cooked to your desired doneness.
- While grilling, whisk together brown sugar, lime juice, fish sauce, chili flakes, and coriander in a separate bowl to make the Nam Jim Jaew sauce.
- Let the grilled beef rest for a few minutes before slicing into bite-sized pieces.
- Serve the beef drizzled with Nam Jim Jaew sauce and garnish with extra coriander leaves.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5 oz cooked beef with sauce
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 920mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 90mg