Cookbook:Vietnamese Caramel Sauce (Nước Maøu)

Vietnamese Caramel Sauce (Nước Maøu)
Category	Sauce recipes
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Vietnamese caramel sauce/syrup is a common ingredient in clay pot recipes.

Ingredients

• ½ cup white granulated 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 light brown, remove from the heat.
3. Stir in the 1 cup of water/fish sauce. Guard against splattering.
4. Let cool a little and return the sauce to the stove. Cook on low heat until all the sugar has dissolved.
5. Let the sauce cool and store in a jar in the refrigerator for future use.