Our Story

Born in the heart of the Columbia Gorge, Sao Noi quickly became a household name. Literally translating to “little girl” in Laotian, our founder, and mom, Marnie is the youngest of her eight siblings. Mom began making her chili oils from her little, cozy restaurant kitchen in Hood River. The exotic flavors in Sao Noi‘s chili oils reflect our Southeast Asian roots, evoking a nostalgia for our family’s traditional Lao and Thai culinary recipes. Today our chili oils—available in Original, Lemongrass, and Ginger—are still handcrafted in small batches in the Pacific Northwest to ensure that a whole ‘lotta love goes into every jar! Here at Sao Noi, we say “sauce out,” an embodiment of our good flavors and vibes!

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Sao Noi Kitchen: Chili Oil and Peanut Sauce Recipes from Portland’s Thai-Lao Specialty Shop 

A heartfelt blend of the cuisine of Southeast Asia and the Northwest US, this collection of over 100 recipes features Sao Noi’s popular chili oil and peanut sauce products. Covering everything from breakfast to dessert, it is sure to delight, no matter your taste!

Download the ePub* for free or purchase a hardcopy from our shop:

_{*currently available in ePub format only–we’re working on making the download accessible for more devices, so hang tight!}

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