Steak Sauce Makes All the Difference

When it comes to steak, the right sauce can make all the difference. Recipe developer Chuck Cruz has created a crying tiger sauce that’s perfect for grilled steak, and it’s made with a surprising ingredient: green tomatoes. By the time tomato season rolls around, most of us are looking for ripe, juicy tomatoes, but Cruz makes a case for using green tomatoes instead.

Green tomatoes bring a tart, fresh flavor that’s perfect for balancing rich, smoky grilled foods. In this sauce, the tangy bite of the green tomatoes complements the heat and cuts through the richness of the steak.

The Sauce Recipe

The sauce is made with grated green tomatoes, Thai bird chiles, red finger chiles, scallions, cilantro, lime juice, fish sauce, palm sugar, and toasted rice powder. To make the sauce, simply mix all the ingredients together in a bowl and season with salt and more fish sauce if necessary.

Cruz’s recipe also includes instructions for cooking the perfect steak to go along with the sauce. The steak should be grilled to medium-high heat and cooked until it reaches an internal temperature of about 125°F for medium-rare.

To cook the steak, pat it dry with a paper towel and drizzle with oil. Season with salt and pepper all over, then grill until grill marks are formed and the steak is about halfway cooked.

Flip the steak and cook until it’s fully cooked, then set it aside to rest for 10 minutes. Once the steak has rested, slice it against the grain and sprinkle with flaky salt.

Serve the steak with the green tomato crying tiger sauce and a side of rice. They use toasted rice powder in the sauce, made by toasting uncooked rice in a dry pan over medium heat until it’s very dark brown, then crushing it with a mortar and pestle to the consistency of fine breadcrumbs.

Nutrition Information

This recipe yields 6 servings, with approximately 529 calories per serving. It also contains 17g of fat, 101mg of cholesterol, and 1145mg of sodium.

In practice, this development means that people can now enjoy a new and exciting sauce with their grilled steak. The use of green tomatoes adds a fresh and tangy flavor that complements the richness of the steak, making it a great option for those looking to try something new.

This sauce is bold, lively, and exactly the kind of dish we want to make when grilling season kicks into high gear.