What is Crying Tiger Beef?

It’s a Thai grilled beef dish known for its flavorful dipping sauce and smoky meat slices, typically made from flank steak or sirloin.

Why is it called Crying Tiger?

Legends say either the heat of the sauce or the juiciness of the meat makes even a tiger cry.

It can be, but you can adjust the chili flakes in the sauce to your preferred heat level.

Yes. Skirt steak, ribeye, or even tenderloin work well, but the key is grilling at high heat and slicing thin.

It’s ground roasted sticky rice used in Thai dishes to add texture and a nutty flavor to sauces or salads.

Absolutely. A cast-iron skillet works great—just make sure it’s hot to get a proper sear.

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500g flank or sirloin steak

2 tbsp soy sauce

1 tbsp oyster sauce

1 tbsp lime juice

1 tbsp oil

1 tbsp brown sugar

1 tsp black pepper

2 tbsp fish sauce

2 tbsp lime juice

1 tsp chili flakes

1 tsp sugar

1 tbsp shallots

1 tbsp cilantro

1 tbsp toasted rice powder (optional)

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Marinate steak in soy, oyster sauce, lime juice, sugar, oil, and pepper (30 min).
Grill or sear 3–5 min per side. Rest and slice thin.
Mix all sauce ingredients in a bowl.
Serve beef with sauce, cucumber, and sticky rice.