
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
Heat the oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat and brown the pork mince for 3–4 minutes, breaking it up as it cooks.
- 2
Sprinkle over the sugar and cook for 1–2 minutes, stirring, until it melts, darkens and coats the meat.
- 3
Stir in the fish sauce, garlic and ginger with a splash of water, and simmer for 5 minutes until sticky.
- 4
Season to taste, then serve over the rice, scattered with sliced spring onion.







