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Crying Tiger Beef with Nam Jim Jaew Sauce

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Crying Tiger (Suea Rong Hai) is a Thai grilled beef dish with a smoky, charred exterior and juicy, tender inside. It’s served with Nam Jim Jaew, a spicy, tangy, and slightly sweet dipping sauce made with fish sauce, lime juice, chili flakes, and toasted rice powder.

Ingredients

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For the Beef:

  • 1.5 lbs ribeye, sirloin, or flank steak
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp fish sauce
  • 1 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 tsp brown sugar
  • 1 tsp ground white pepper
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

For the Nam Jim Jaew Sauce:

  • 2 tbsp fish sauce
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 tbsp tamarind paste (or more lime juice if unavailable)
  • 1 tsp palm sugar (or brown sugar)
  • 1 tbsp toasted rice powder (see notes below)
  • 1 tbsp chili flakes (adjust for spice level)
  • 1 small shallot, finely sliced
  • 1 tbsp chopped cilantro
  • 1 tbsp chopped green onions

Instructions

1. Marinate the Beef:

  • In a bowl, mix soy sauce, fish sauce, oyster sauce, vegetable oil, brown sugar, white pepper, and garlic.
  • Rub the marinade onto the beef and let it sit for at least 30 minutes, preferably 2-4 hours for deeper flavor.

2. Make the Nam Jim Jaew Sauce:

  • In a small bowl, mix fish sauce, lime juice, tamarind paste, sugar, chili flakes, and toasted rice powder until well combined.
  • Stir in shallots, cilantro, and green onions.
  • Let it sit for 10 minutes to allow flavors to blend.

3. Grill the Beef:

  • Heat a grill or cast-iron pan over high heat.
  • Grill the beef for 3-5 minutes per side (depending on thickness and desired doneness).
  • Let the steak rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing it thinly against the grain.

4. Serve & Enjoy:

  • Arrange the sliced beef on a plate and serve with Nam Jim Jaew sauce on the side.
  • Garnish with fresh herbs and serve with sticky rice or jasmine rice.

Notes

  • How to make toasted rice powder: Toast 2 tbsp uncooked sticky rice in a dry pan over medium heat until golden brown. Let it cool, then grind into a coarse powder using a mortar & pestle or spice grinder.
  • The name Crying Tiger comes from Thai folklore, where it’s said the dipping sauce is so spicy that it makes even a tiger cry! 🐅🔥
  • This dish pairs well with grilled vegetables, papaya salad, or a fresh Thai herb salad.

Find it online: https://ukfinda.com/crying-tiger-beef-with-nam-jim-jaew-sauce/