Name: Crying Tiger Steak Recipe (Suea Rong Hai)
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon fish sauce; Juice of one lime; 2 tbsp soy sauce; 1 tsp palm or brown sugar; 1 lb boneless beef steak (such as rib eye, strip, or flank steak)

Crying Tiger Steak Recipe (Suea Rong Hai)

Savor the heat and sweet with our Crying Tiger Steak, also known as Crying Tiger Beef! Quick to prepare and topped with a vibrant Thai relish, it’s steak night done right.

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Whisk together the marinade ingredients in a medium bowl

Add the steak and set aside for 30-45 minutes, turning occasionally

Set your grill to high heat, or use your oven at 450 degrees Fahrenheit (232 degrees Celsius)

Once hot, grill for 4-5 minutes per side, or until it is caramelized, golden brown, and done to your liking. If preparing in the oven, cook on a lightly greased roasting rack over a drip pan

Let rest for 5 minutes

Carve against the grain into thick strips and serve with Sweet and Spicy Thai Relish

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Gather IngredientsMise en place makes cooking easier
Whisk MarinadeWhisk until sugar fully dissolves
Marinate SteakTurn steak occasionally for even flavor
Watch out · Preheat GrillMake sure grill grates are clean and hot
Grill the SteakFlip once for a nice crust
Rest the SteakResting locks in the juices
Carve and ServeCutting against the grain keeps it tender
Enjoy!Pair with sticky rice for a full meal

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Good to know

Storing it

Store leftover sliced steak in an airtight container in the fridge for 3–4 days. Eat it cold or reheat briefly in a hot pan until steaming.

Making it ahead

Mix the marinade up to a day ahead and keep it covered in the fridge; add the steak 30–45 minutes before grilling.

Notes by Meez Magic, written for this recipe. Use your judgment.

Per serving

Nutrition

Calories: 246 kcal
Protein: 24 g
Carbohydrates: 2 g
Sugar: 1 g
Fiber: 0.1 g
Fat: 16 g
Saturated fat: 7 g
Unsaturated fat: 9 g
Cholesterol: 69 mg
Sodium: 827 mg

As published by thewanderlustkitchen.com. Meez doesn't calculate nutrition.

The story behind itWhy Is It Called Crying Tiger Steak? Thai Grill StoryCrying tiger steak is grilled beef from northeastern Thailand, sliced and served with a hot, sour, savory dipping sauce. Here is the folklore behind the name, how the dish varies, and how to build a meal around it.

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👨‍🍳 Instructions

Tips as you cook

Good to know

Storing it

Making it ahead

Nutrition

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