Crying Tiger Steak
Charred, smoky steak paired with a bright, tangy-spicy Thai dipping sauce—simple grilling transforms everyday beef into something addictive and shareable.
1 ½ lb flank steak, trimmed of excess fat
2 tbsp fish sauce
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp brown sugar, packed
2 tbsp vegetable oil
3 clove garlic, finely minced
1 tsp black pepper, coarsely crushed
2 tbsp toasted rice, toasted and ground
2 shallot, thinly sliced
1 tsp dried chili flakes
2 lime, one juiced, one cut into wedges
1 bunch cilantro, leaves chopped
2 stalk green onion, thinly sliced
1 cucumber, thinly sliced for serving
1 tbsp vegetable oil, for grill or pan
½ tsp salt
Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)
Nutritional information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.
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