Cookbook:Vietnamese Caramel Sauce (Nước Maøu)

Cookbook | Ingredients | Recipes | Cuisine of Vietnam

Vietnamese caramel sauce/caramel syrup is a common ingredient in clay pot recipes.

Ingredients

• ½ cup sugar
• ¼ cup water or fish sauce
• 1 cup water or fish sauce

Procedure

1. Combine sugar and the ¼ cup water/fish sauce in a small saucepan over low heat.
2. Swirl the pan frequently to avoid burning. When the sugar turns lightly brown, remove from the heat. Stir in the 1 cup of water/fish sauce. Guard against splattering.
3. Let cool a little and return the sauce to the stove. Cook on low heat until all the sugar has dissolved.
4. Let the sauce cool and store in a jar in the refrigerator for future use.