
Vietnamese-Style Caramel Pork with Rice
A single portion of Vietnamese cooking, ready in 23 minutes with 8 minutes of prep. Written for one, so there is nothing to halve and nothing to waste.
Method
- 1
Melt the sugar in a dry saucepan over medium heat until it turns a deep caramel colour, watching closely so it doesn't burn.
- 2
Add the pork mince and brown for 3–4 minutes, breaking it up as it cooks.
- 3
Stir in the fish sauce, garlic and ginger with a splash of water, and simmer for 5 minutes until sticky.
- 4
Taste and adjust the seasoning.
- 5
Serve over the rice, scattered with sliced spring onion.







