Crying Tiger Steak with Thai Dipping Sauce
Crying Tiger Steak is a tender Thai grilled beef dish serve with a flavorful dipping sauce called Nam Jim Jaew. This dish is sweet, spicy, and tangy – perfect for BBQs, dinner parties, or a bold weeknight meal.
Crying Tiger Steak (Suea Rong Hai), is a popular Thai dish made with marinated grilled beef, traditionally with brisket, now more common with tender cut like ribeye or sirloin. The steak is served thinly sliced alongside a bold, spicy dipping sauce known as Nam Jim Jaew. This dish is packed with flavor, heat, and texture.
If you like Thai food, you may also like Thai Basil Beef Stir Fry, Chicken Satay with Creamy Peanut Sauce, and Thai Red Curry Ramen Soup.
What is Nam Jim Jaew
Nam Jim Jaew is a bold and flavorful Thai dipping sauce traditionally served with grilled meats, especially Crying Tiger Steak. It combines spicy chili flakes, tangy lime juice, savory fish sauce, a touch of sugar, and toasted rice powder for a smoky, nutty finish. This sauce delivers the perfect balance of heat, sourness, and umami, making it the perfect dipping sauce for any meat or grilled dishes.
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Crying Tiger Steak with Thai Dipping Sauce
Ingredients
For the Steak Marinade
- 1.5 lb ribeye steak, (can also use sirloin, brisket, or flank steak)
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp fish sauce
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- a pinch of black pepper
- cooking oil, (for searing the steak)
For Nam Jim Jaew (Spicy Dipping Sauce)
- 2 tsp glutinous rice
- 1 ½ tbsp palm sugar
- 3 tbsp fish sauce
- 1 tbsp tamarind paste
- 1 lime
- 2 tsp chili flakes
- 1 shallots, sliced or chopped
- 2 tbsp cilantro, chopped
Instructions
Prepare the Steak
- Combine the steak, soy sauce, oyster sauce, fish sauce, brown sugar, and black pepper in a bowl or container. Let the steak marinade for at least 30 minutes or overnight.
- Heat a grill or cooking pan over medium high heat, and add 2 tbsp of cooking oil.
- Grill the steak 3-5 minute per side for medium-rare, depending on the thickness of the steak. Cook for a longer time if you prefer medium or well-done. Set aside while you prepare the dipping sauce.
Prepare Nam Jim Jaew (Spicy Dipping Sauce)
- Toast the rice grain on a dry cooking pan, until golden brown.
- Using a mortar and pestle, grind the toasted rice and palm sugar cubes into powder. You can also use a food processor or grinder.
- Add in fish sauce, tamarind paste, juice of 1 lime, chili flakes, shallots, and cilantro. Mix until well combined. Taste and adjust seasoning based on your preference.
To Serve
- Slice the steak thinly against the grain. Arrange the sliced steak on a plate. Serve with Nam Jim Jaew, rice, or fresh vegetables like cabbage or cucumber. Enjoy!
Thank You !! Yummy. Keep going well done. 10/10
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