Vietnamese caramel sauce/syrup is a common ingredient in clay pot recipes.
½ cup white granulated sugar
¼ cup water or fish sauce
1 cup water or fish sauce
Combine sugar and the ¼ cup water/fish sauce in a small saucepan over low heat.
Swirl the pan frequently to avoid burning. When the sugar turns light brown, remove from the heat.
Stir in the 1 cup of water/fish sauce. Guard against splattering.
Let cool a little and return the sauce to the stove. Cook on low heat until all the sugar has dissolved.
Let the sauce cool and store in a jar in the refrigerator for future use.