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Crying Tiger Steak with Thai Dipping Sauce

Crying Tiger Steak with Thai Dipping Sauce to Ignite Your BBQ

Crying Tiger Steak with Thai Dipping Sauce is a flavor-packed experience that combines tender beef with a zesty sauce for an unforgettable BBQ.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 portions
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Thai
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Steak
  • 1.5 lb Ribeye Steak Substitute with sirloin, brisket, or flank steak for different textures.
  • 1 tbsp Soy Sauce Adds umami flavor and saltiness.
  • 1 tbsp Oyster Sauce Provides rich depth of flavor.
  • 1 tbsp Fish Sauce Essential for authentic Thai flavor.
  • 3 tbsp Fish Sauce (for dipping sauce)
  • 1 tbsp Brown Sugar Adds sweetness.
  • pinch Black Pepper Enhances flavor profile.
  • Cooking Oil Use a neutral oil for searing.
For the Dipping Sauce
  • 2 tsp Glutinous Rice Toast and grind for texture.
  • 1.5 tbsp Palm Sugar Can be substituted with brown sugar.
  • 1 tbsp Tamarind Paste Provides tangy acidity.
  • 1 Lime Fresh juice elevates brightness.
  • 2 tsp Chili Flakes Adjust to suit heat preference.
  • 1 Shallots Adds mild onion flavor.
  • 2 tbsp Cilantro Chopped for freshness.

Equipment

  • Grill or Cast-Iron Pan
  • mixing bowl
  • Mortar or Food Processor

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large bowl, combine the ribeye steak with soy sauce, oyster sauce, fish sauce, brown sugar, and black pepper. Marinate for at least 30 minutes.
  2. Heat a grill or cast-iron pan over medium-high heat. Add cooking oil and grill the steak for 3-5 minutes per side.
  3. While the steak cooks, toast the glutinous rice in a dry pan over low heat until golden brown, about 5 minutes.
  4. Grind the toasted rice with palm sugar in a mortar or food processor until finely textured.
  5. In a bowl, combine ground rice with fish sauce, tamarind paste, lime juice, chili flakes, shallots, and cilantro. Adjust seasoning.
  6. Remove the steak from the grill and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing against the grain. Serve with dipping sauce and rice or veggies.

Nutrition

Serving: 1portionCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 38gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 1200mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For best flavor, marinate the steak overnight and adjust spicy levels in the sauce as needed.

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