Description
Crying tiger beef sizzles with bold Thai flavors, promising a spicy adventure on your plate. Zesty nam jim jaew sauce delivers a perfect balance of heat and tanginess that you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat:
- 1.5 pounds (680 grams) ribeye, sirloin, or flank steak
Marinade and Seasoning:
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground white pepper
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Nam Jim Jaew Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 tablespoon tamarind paste (or more lime juice if unavailable)
- 1 teaspoon palm sugar (or brown sugar)
- 1 tablespoon toasted rice powder
- 1 tablespoon chili flakes
- 1 small shallot, finely sliced
- 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
- 1 tablespoon chopped green onions
Instructions
- Whisk together the marinade ingredients in a non-reactive container, creating a harmonious blend of salty, sweet, and aromatic flavors.
- Thoroughly coat the beef with the marinade, ensuring complete coverage and allowing the meat to absorb the complex seasoning profile.
- Refrigerate the marinated beef, letting the flavors penetrate deeply for a minimum of 30 minutes, though 2-4 hours will yield the most robust taste experience.
- Remove the beef from the refrigerator approximately 30 minutes before cooking, allowing it to reach room temperature for more even cooking.
- Preheat a grill or heavy skillet to high heat, creating an ideal surface for developing a caramelized exterior on the meat.
- Carefully place the marinated beef on the hot cooking surface, searing each side to create a rich, golden-brown crust while maintaining a tender interior.
- Cook the beef to your preferred level of doneness, typically 3-5 minutes per side for medium-rare, depending on the thickness of the cut.
- Let the cooked beef rest for 5-7 minutes, allowing the juices to redistribute throughout the meat, ensuring maximum tenderness and flavor.
- Slice the beef against the grain into thin, elegant strips to maximize tenderness and presentation.
- Serve immediately with nam jim jaew sauce, garnishing with fresh herbs or additional sauce as desired for an authentic Thai culinary experience.
Notes
- Marinate beef at room temperature to enhance flavor penetration and tenderize the meat effectively.
- For a leaner option, choose sirloin or flank steak which absorb marinades beautifully and remain juicy when grilled.
- Adjust spice levels in Nam Jim Jaew sauce by reducing or increasing chili peppers to suit personal heat tolerance.
- Let grilled beef rest for 5-10 minutes after cooking to allow juices to redistribute, ensuring maximum tenderness and flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes (+ marinating)
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 860 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg