January 4th-10th
From his flagship restaurant, Pok Pok, in Portland, Chef Ricker shows us why he is considered one of the leading voices on Thai cooking.
Appetizer
Pork Satay + page 140 $14
coconut-ginger marinated pork loin, peanut sauce (page 281), cucumber relish (page 283), brioche bread
Entrees
Northern Thai Curry Chicken page 214 $26
coconut curry braised chicken leg, Chinese wheat noodles, shallots, pickled mustard greens, chile paste
Phat Thai + page 221 $30
shrimp, tofu, stir-fried rice noodles, peanuts, fried egg, radish, bean sprouts, scallions, tamarind broth
Family Take & Bake
Northern Thai Stewed Beef Short Rib + page 154
serves 4 $60
chile & soy simmered boneless short rib, kaffir lime, jasmine rice, Isaan- style warm mushroom salad (page 70)