Crying Tiger Steak
Indulge in the bold flavors of Crying Tiger Steak, where tender ribeye is marinated to perfection and grilled to juicy, smoky bliss. Paired with a zesty dipping sauce that packs a punch, this dish is a mouthwatering adventure for your taste buds. Get ready to impress your friends with this easy yet irresistible Thai classic!
Prep
15
min
Cook
15
min
Serves
2
people
Level
intermediate
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories
450
Protein
28g
Carbs
42g
Fat
15g
📝 Ingredients
Shopping List
- •1/4 cup cilantro
- •1 tbsp fish sauce
- •1 tbsp glutinous rice
- •1 tbsp oyster sauce
- •1 ribeye steak
- •1 small shallot
- •2 tbsp tamarind paste
- •1 tbsp Thai chili flakes
Pantry Items
Amounts also listed in instructions below
- •Black pepper
- •Lime juice
- •Neutral oil
- •Palm sugar
- •Soy sauce
- •Sugar
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Marinate steak with soy sauce, oyster sauce, fish sauce, sugar, black pepper, and neutral oil for 15 minutes.
- 2
Toast glutinous rice in a dry pan on medium heat until golden brown, then grind it into a fine powder.
- 3
Pound palm sugar and combine it with fish sauce, tamarind paste, lime juice, toasted rice powder, Thai chili flakes, sliced shallot, and chopped cilantro to make the sauce.
- 4
Heat a pan with 3 tbsp of oil on medium-high heat. Sear the marinated steak for 30 seconds on each side, flipping continuously until a nice crust forms.
- 5
Cook the steak in a 200°F oven until it reaches your desired doneness (135°F for medium rare).
- 6
Let the steak rest for 10 minutes, then serve with white cabbage and the sauce.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Use a meat thermometer to check the steak's internal temperature for perfect doneness.
- ✓While the steak is marinating, prepare the sauce ingredients to save time.
- ✓If you don't have palm sugar, brown sugar can be used as a substitute.
- ✓Allow the steak to come to room temperature before cooking for more even cooking.