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Crying Tiger Beef

Crying Tiger Beef: A Mouthwatering Thai Delight at Home

Crying Tiger Beef captures the essence of a lively Thai street market, offering bold flavors and fresh ingredients for a delightful meal.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Marinating Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Thai
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Marinade
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce substitute with tamari for gluten-free options
  • 2 tablespoons fish sauce coconut aminos are a great non-fish alternative
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar honey or maple syrup can work as substitutes
  • 1 unit lime juice prefer fresh lime for the best taste
  • 3 cloves garlic fresh garlic is key for a stronger punch
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper adjust based on your spice tolerance
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes modify according to your heat preference
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil can be substituted with canola or peanut oil
For the Garnish & Serving
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro optional based on personal taste
  • 1 unit cucumber bell pepper strips can be used as an alternative
  • 1 cup jasmine rice consider basmati or cauliflower rice for a lower-carb option
  • 2 tablespoons sesame seeds use as an optional garnish to enhance presentation

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Mixing bowl
  • Pot
  • Knife
  • Cutting Board

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the marinade ingredients until smooth and combined.
  2. Place flank steak into a resealable plastic bag, pour the marinade over, seal tightly, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  3. Rinse jasmine rice under cold water, combine with water in a pot, bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
  4. Heat vegetable oil in a skillet, remove marinated steak from bag, grill for 4-5 minutes on each side until browned.
  5. Let grilled steak rest for 5 minutes, then slice against the grain into thin strips.
  6. Serve jasmine rice topped with sliced steak, garnish with cilantro and sesame seeds, and add cucumber slices.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 1200mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Aim for room temperature steak before grilling for even cooking. Discard any marinade that touched raw meat for safety. Adjust spice levels to preference.

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