Weeping Tiger
Beef sirloin in an irresistible spicy Thai marinade
Ingredients Servings: 2 people
| Oyster sauce | 2 Tbsp |
| Fish sauce | 2 Tbsp |
| Coconut Sugar | 2 Tbsp |
| Sirloin steak | 250g |
| Tamarind paste | 30g |
| Thai spice mix | 1 Tbsp |
| Shallots | 1 piece |
| Coriander | 1 bunch |
| Lime | 3 Tbsp |
| Chilli wok oil | 1 Tbsp |
Method
As the name of the recipe suggests, this dish is hot!
Several stories back this up, one specifically suggested that the chillies used in the sauce were so spicy they made a tiger weep!
But don’t worry, you can make it as spicy as you like, either way it will be a delicious accompaniment for your favourite cut of beef.
1. Prepare the marinade
Combine 2Tbsp of oyster sauce with 1 Tbsp of fish sauce and 1 Tbsp of coconut sugar in a bowl.
Stir the ingredients until combined.
2. Rub the meat
Spread the marinade generously over the sirloin steak.
Place in the refrigerator for 15 minutes.
3. Prepare the dipping sauce
In a bowl, combine 1 Tbsp of fish sauce with 30g of tamarind paste and 1 Tbsp of coconut sugar.
Add 3 Tbsp of lime juice, finely sliced shallots and chopped coriander. Mix well until the ingredients combine.
4. Cook the meat
Stir-fry the beef in a pan using 1 Tbsp of chilli wok oil.
Serve with the dipping sauce and a side of veggies!