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Crying Tiger Beef with Nam Jim Jaew Sauce

Crying Tiger Beef with Nam Jim Jaew Sauce: A Flavor Adventure

Crying Tiger Beef with Nam Jim Jaew Sauce is a vibrant, authentic dish from Isan cuisine that delivers unforgettable flavor with fast prep.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Marinating Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Beef
Cuisine: Isan, Thai
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Beef Marinade
  • 3 tablespoons Oyster Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Fish Sauce reduced-sodium for healthier option
  • 2 cloves Garlic (grated)
  • 1 tablespoon Ginger (grated) fresh ensures maximum potency
  • 1 pound Beef Steak no more than 1-inch thick
  • 1 teaspoon White Pepper black pepper can be substituted
For the Nam Jim Jaew Sauce
  • 1/4 cup Glutinous Rice toasted
  • 2 tablespoons Lime Juice fresh lime is best
  • 2 tablespoons Tamarind Paste or mix lime juice and sugar as a substitute
  • 1 tablespoon Evaporated Cane Sugar can be replaced with brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Chili Flakes adjust to taste
  • 1 tablespoon Cilantro or Mint
  • 2 tablespoons Scallion can use chives
  • 1 tablespoon Shallot optional

Equipment

  • grill
  • skillet
  • Bowl
  • Mortar and pestle

Method
 

Marinating and Cooking
  1. In a medium bowl, combine oyster sauce, fish sauce, grated garlic, and ginger. Coat the beef steak in this mixture, cover, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, preferably overnight.
  2. Heat a skillet over medium heat and toast the glutinous rice, stirring frequently for 5–7 minutes until golden brown. Allow to cool, then grind into a coarse powder.
  3. In a bowl, mix fish sauce, fresh lime juice, tamarind paste, evaporated cane sugar, chili flakes, minced cilantro, chopped scallion, and 2 teaspoons of toasted rice powder until well combined.
  4. Preheat the grill or cast-iron skillet over high heat. Grill the marinated beef for about 5 minutes per side for medium-rare, ensuring internal temperature reaches 130°F (54°C).
  5. Remove the beef, let it rest for 10 minutes, then slice thinly against the grain.
  6. Serve the sliced beef with fresh vegetables and drizzle the Nam Jim Jaew sauce over or serve it on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 1500mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Ensure beef is at room temperature before grilling. Marinating overnight is ideal for deeper flavor.

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