Despite the caramel in the name, the sauce was not at all sweet, but deep and umami rich. Watch out for the steam when adding the fish sauce and water!
Those who are fish-sauce averse should know that though there is a good amount added, it blends into the sauce. This was a quick weeknight dinner with rice, steamed broccoli, and spinach stir-fried with garlic, and so good that we wanted it a second time in the same week.
Pork tenderloin made an easier but not as flavorful substitute for pork shoulder the second time, and icy cold Albariño went down well with it both times.
