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Crying Tiger Beef served with fresh herbs and dipping sauce on a plate.

Crying Tiger Beef

Crying Tiger Beef is a tantalizing Thai dish featuring marinated flank steak served over fragrant jasmine rice, garnished with fresh vegetables.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine Thai
Servings 4 servings
Calories 350 kcal

Ingredients
  

Marinade and Beef

  • 1 lb flank steak Use high-quality flank steak for best results.
  • 4 tbsp soy sauce Provides saltiness and umami.
  • 2 tbsp fish sauce Adds depth of flavor.
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar Aids in caramelization during cooking.
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced Enhances the flavor profile.
  • 2 tbsp lime juice Adds acidity and brightness.

Rice and Garnishes

  • 1 cup jasmine rice Fluffy and fragrant rice to complement the beef.

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Marinate flank steak in a mixture of soy sauce, fish sauce, brown sugar, minced garlic, lime juice, and chili flakes for at least 30 minutes.
  • Cook jasmine rice according to package instructions.

Cooking

  • Grill or pan-fry the marinated flank steak until cooked to your desired doneness, about 5-7 minutes per side.
  • Let the steak rest before slicing it thinly against the grain.

Serving

  • Serve the sliced steak over jasmine rice, garnished with fresh cilantro and cucumber slices.

Notes

This dish is best served hot and fresh. Consider serving extra lime wedges for an additional zing.
Keyword Crying Tiger Beef, Easy Dinner, Flank Steak, Street Food, Thai Beef