PANTRYFLEX

From Andy Ricker's kitchen · Pok Pok, Portland

shake · vinaigrette

★ STARRED KITCHEN

Juniperbench Yam

From a starred kitchen & national award winner

Ratio

LIME JUICE 45FISH SAUCE 30

Ingredients

  • LIME JUICE45 ml
  • FISH SAUCE30 ml
  • SUGAR8 g
  • BIRD EYE CHILE6 g

Method

  1. Pour to the lines in order (bottom → top): LIME JUICE, FISH SAUCE.
  2. Add finishing notes: SUGAR, BIRD EYE CHILE.
  3. Cap the jar and shake until emulsified.

Provenance

Thai-cooking American chef of Pok Pok (Portland / formerly New York); James Beard Best Chef: Northwest 2011 with historic Michelin at Pok Pok NY. Northern Thai grilling and fish sauce–lime dressings.

Originally published as Yam (Thai Salad) Dressing.

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FAQ

Can this go in a shake jar?+

Yes — it passes the shake-fit checks and can occupy a jar column.

What do the quantities mean?+

Amounts below are from the published source, converted to ml/g where liquids allow. On a jar, every column scales to the same fill height.

Where did this recipe come from?+

Adapted from Andy Ricker / Epicurious (published as “Yam (Thai Salad) Dressing”). Full citation lives in Provenance.