Vietnamese Caramel Sauce (Nước Maøu)

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

Medium
🍜 Vietnamese
Ingredients
Everything you'll need to make this recipe
1

½ cup white granulated sugar

2

¼ cup water or fish sauce

3

1 cup water or fish sauce

Instructions
Step-by-step guide to making this recipe
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.