How to Make: Fish Sauce Caramel with Vietnamese Coffee Affogato!

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: salt + water

Soy sauce provides umami flavor while being lower in calories.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Almond milk is lighter, while evaporated milk is a more affordable creamy option.

Wash your hands before starting.

Add 1 cup of sugar to a heavy bottom sauce pot over medium low heat.

Slowly melt the sugar while occasionally stirring, being patient to avoid burning.

After a couple of minutes, the sugar will start to clump before dissolving and turning dark amber in color.

Once the sugar is amber, add in 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter and melt it down completely.

Turn off the heat and add in 1 cup of heavy whipping cream, mixing until fully incorporated.

Add 1 tablespoon of fish sauce and mix well to combine.

Get the caramel into a squeeze bottle and set it aside.

Brew your favorite coffee, preferably using robusta beans for authentic Vietnamese coffee.

Scoop a couple of scoops of vanilla ice cream into a cup.

Pour over the brewed coffee and drizzle generously with the fish sauce caramel.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Allergens