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Crying Tiger Beef is a classic Thai dish featuring tender slices of porterhouse steak marinated in a savory blend of soy sauce, oyster sauce, and fish sauce, with a hint of black pepper. The steak is seared to perfection, offering a caramelized exterior and juicy interior. It's served over fragrant steamed jasmine rice, topped with a vibrant sauce made from finely sliced red onions, spring onion greens, coriander, and a touch of chili flakes, all...
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Marinate the porterhouse with soy sauce, oyster sauce, fish sauce, and black pepper.
Finely slice the red onions, spring onion greens, and coriander.
Mix the sliced onion, spring onion greens, coriander, and chilli flakes with lime juice, fish sauce, sugar, and rice wine vinegar to make the sauce.
Sear the marinated steak in a hot pan until well caramelised and cooked to your liking.
Rest the seared beef for a few minutes before serving.
Serve the beef over steamed jasmine rice, spoon over the sauce, and garnish with fried shallots and lime wedges.
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For a spicier sauce, increase the amount of chilli flakes.
Resting the steak allows the juices to redistribute, resulting in a juicier bite.
Can I use a different cut of beef?
Yes, you can use other tender cuts like ribeye or sirloin.
How do I know when the steak is cooked to my liking?
Use a meat thermometer: 130°F for rare, 140°F for medium, and 160°F for well-done.
Can I make the sauce ahead of time?
Yes, you can prepare the sauce a few hours in advance and store it in the refrigerator.
What can I use instead of coriander?
You can substitute coriander with fresh parsley if preferred.
Is there a substitute for fish sauce?
Soy sauce or tamari can be used as a substitute for fish sauce.
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