PANTRYFLEX

From Justin Pichetrungsi's kitchen · Anajak Thai, Los Angeles

shake · seafood sauce

NATIONAL AWARD WINNER

Nam Jim Seafood

From an award-winning kitchen

Ratio

LIME JUICE 60FISH SAUCE 45

Ingredients

  • LIME JUICE60 ml
  • FISH SAUCE45 ml
  • PALM SUGAR24 g
  • GARLIC15 g
  • BIRD EYE CHILE18 g
  • CILANTRO6 g

Method

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

Provenance

Thai–Los Angeles chef of Anajak Thai in Sherman Oaks; James Beard Best Chef: California 2023. Family restaurant elevated with tasting menus and Thai-inspired cocktails.

Originally published as Nam Jim Seafood.

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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 Anajak Thai seafood dipping sauce (published as “Nam Jim Seafood”). Full citation lives in Provenance.