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Finished Crying Tiger Steak sliced medium-rare and served with a Thai-style dipping sauce, fresh cabbage, and flaky salt on a black plate.
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Crying Tiger Steak

Crying Tiger Steak is the dish that highlights simple and clean flavors while still being super tasty! The juicy steak gets dipped into a salty, sour, and slightly sweet Crying Tiger sauce that compliments the beef's flavors exponentially.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Comfort Food, Dinner, Lunch, Meal Prep, Quick Meal
Cuisine: Asian, Fusion, Thai
Keyword: Asian Beef Recipe, Asian Recipes, Crying Tiger Steak, Easy Steak Recipe, Healthy, Healthy Asian Dinner, Healthy Asian Dish, Healthy Beef Recipe, Healthy Recipe, Healthy Recipes, Quick Steak Recipe, Steak Recipe, Thai Food, Thai Recipe
Servings: 2 servings

Equipment

Ingredients

Steak

  • 16 oz steak I used NY strip
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste

Crying Tiger Sauce

  • 2 tbsp fish sauce
  • 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 1 tbsp toasted rice powder
  • 2 tsp sugar
  • ½ tbsp Thai chilies finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp scallions finely sliced
  • 2 tbsp cilantro finely chopped

Optional Garnishes

  • Cabbage
  • Flaky salt

Instructions

  • Season your steak generously with salt and black pepper on both sides.
  • In a bowl, combine fish sauce, lime juice, toasted rice powder, sugar, Thai chilies, scallions, and cilantro. Mix thoroughly and set aside.
  • Add oil to a pan over medium-high heat and add your steak. Cook for about 6½ minutes total, flipping every 30 seconds to ensure an even cook and a nice crust.
  • Remove the steak from the pan and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing thinly against the grain.
  • Serve the sliced steak with the dipping sauce on the side. Optionally serve with cucumbers and tomatoes and finish with a sprinkle of flaky salt.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 390kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 39g | Fat: 24g