Description
A classic Isan Thai grilled steak dish served with a spicy, tangy, and smoky tamarind dipping sauce.
Ingredients
2 pounds Sirloin Steak
1 teaspoon Sea Salt
2 tablespoons Thai Fish Sauce
1/3 cup Fresh Lime Juice
1 teaspoon Tamarind Concentrate
1 teaspoon Ground Toasted Rice (Khao Khua)
2 teaspoons Ground Thai Chili Pepper
1 teaspoon Coconut Sugar
2 tablespoons Chopped Cilantro
2 tablespoons Chopped Green Onion
1 tablespoon Water
Instructions
Step 1: Season both sides of the 2 pounds of Sirloin Steak with salt and leave at room temperature for one hour to dry-brine.
Step 2: To make the dipping sauce, whisk 2 tbsp Thai Fish Sauce, 1/3 cup Lime Juice, 1 tsp Tamarind Concentrate, and 1 tsp Coconut Sugar in a bowl until dissolved.
Step 3: Add 1 tsp Ground Toasted Rice, 2 tsp Ground Thai Chili Pepper, 2 tbsp Cilantro, and 2 tbsp Green Onion to the liquid mixture. Add 1 tbsp Water if the sauce is too concentrated.
Step 4: Preheat a grill or cast-iron pan to high heat. Sear the steak for approximately 4-5 minutes per side for medium-rare.
Step 5: Remove the steak from heat and let it rest on a board for 10 minutes.
Step 6: Slice the steak thinly against the grain.
Step 7: Serve the sliced steak with the dipping sauce, fresh vegetables, and sticky rice.
Notes
For the best flavor, toast your own rice. Slicing against the grain is mandatory for a tender chew. Adjust chili flakes to your preferred spice level.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 465 kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 1150mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 48g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
