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Thai Crying Tiger Beef

A delicious and easy Thai dish featuring marinated beef grilled to perfection, served with a spicy dipping sauce.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Thai
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the marinade
  • 1 pound beef (such as flank steak) Can use cuts like sirloin or ribeye as alternatives.
  • 1/4 cup lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons fish sauce Adjust according to taste.
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil For grilling.
  • to taste spicy dipping sauce (like Nam Jim Jaew) Serve on the side.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a bowl, mix lime juice, fish sauce, cilantro, soy sauce, and sugar.
  2. Marinate the beef in the mixture for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight.
Grilling
  1. Preheat a grill to medium-high heat and oil the grate.
  2. Grill the beef for 4-5 minutes on each side or until it reaches your desired doneness.
  3. Remove from the grill and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
Serving
  1. Serve with a spicy dipping sauce and enjoy!

Notes

Don’t skip the marinade time; overnight marinating enhances flavors. Feel free to add grilled vegetables or use marinated tofu as a vegan option.