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NATIONAL AWARD WINNERPrep 10 min

Astoria Caesar

Independent adaptation of a publicly published Melissa King recipe. Not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Melissa King.

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Ratio

Ratio by volume: Miso 60 ml, Lemon Juice 45 ml, Dijon Mustard 5 ml, Light Soy 5 ml, Salt 1 ml, Pepper 1 ml, Canola Oil 160 ml
Miso 60 mlLemon Juice 45 mlDijon Mustard 5 mlLight Soy 5 mlSalt 1 mlPepper 1 ml

Ingredients

  • Miso — 1/4 cup shiro miso (60 ml)
  • Lemon Juice — 3 Tbsp lemon juice (45 ml)
  • Dijon Mustard — 1 tsp Dijon (5 ml)
  • Light Soy — 1 tsp Chinese light soy (5 ml)
  • Anchovy — 10 oil-packed anchovy fillets
  • Garlic — 2 large garlic cloves
  • Salt — 1/4 tsp Diamond Crystal kosher salt (1.25 ml)
  • Pepper — 1/4 tsp finely ground black pepper (1.25 ml)
  • Egg Yolk — 1 large egg yolk
  • Canola Oil — 2/3 cup canola oil (160 ml)
  • Parmesan — 1 oz Parmigiano finely grated (28 g)

Method

  1. This sauce needs a blender — the jar is for storing it, not making it.
  2. Combine measured ingredients and blend until smooth.
  3. Taste and adjust salt and acid.

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Provenance

Melissa King is a cookbook author working in Chinese-American / Top Chef; recognized with James Beard Book Award 2026 (Cook Like a King).

Originally published as Miso Caesar Dressing.

Adapted from a Melissa King recipe (Melissa King / Food Friends (Cook Like a King / Ten Speed)).

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FAQ

Can this go in a shake jar?

No — this one needs a blender or stove, so make it from this page. Jars only carry pour-and-shake sauces — its companion jar is below.

What do the quantities mean?

Amounts follow the published recipe in household units (with metric in parentheses). On a jar, every sauce scales to the same fill height.

Where did this recipe come from?

Adapted from Melissa King / Food Friends (Cook Like a King / Ten Speed) (published as “Miso Caesar Dressing”). Full citation lives in Provenance.

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