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When mentioning prominent dishes in Vietnamese cuisine, one cannot overlook broken rice. The perfect combination of soft-cooked rice grains, fried eggs, pork ribs, and sweet and tangy fish sauce is the soul of this dish. Here is the recipe for preparing sticky sweet fish sauce for broken rice that everyone can easily make at home, brought to you by Mytour .
1. Introduction to broken rice
Broken rice is a popular dish among Vietnamese people, especially in provinces and cities in the southern region. The main ingredients of this dish are broken rice cooked until soft, combined with grilled pork ribs. You can also pair it with fried eggs, Chinese sausage, cold cuts, and pickles. Additionally, sweet and tangy fish sauce for broken rice is indispensable. The dipping sauce will balance the harmonious flavors of the dish.
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2. How to make sticky sweet fish sauce for broken rice
Sweet and tangy fish sauce is considered the soul of Saigon broken rice. To achieve a thick and flavorful fish sauce, pocket these following secret recipes.
| Khẩu phần | Thời gian chuẩn bị | Thời gian chế biến | Tổng thời gian |
| 4-5 người | 5 phút | 10 phút | 15 phút |
Prepare the ingredients
- 200ml quality fish sauce
- 200ml fresh coconut water
- Garlic: 1 bulb
- Chili: 1-2 fruits
- Sugar: 100g
Execution Steps
- Combine fish sauce, sugar, and coconut water in a bowl, stir well by hand.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer over low heat until it thickens into a candy-like consistency, sugar completely dissolves, and there are no lumps or sticking to the bottom of the pot, then turn off the heat. Stir well by hand until the mixture gradually cools.
- Prepare a clean glass jar, rinse, blanch in boiling water, and dry. Pour the fish sauce into the jar, seal tightly, and store in the refrigerator compartment for gradual use.
- Every time you eat with broken rice, simply pour the fish sauce into a bowl, add minced garlic, chopped chili, and enjoy.
Note: If you don't have coconut water, you can replace it with filtered water and add 1-2 pineapple chunks. After boiling and letting the mixture cool, remove the pineapple chunks. Coconut water (or pineapple) will prevent the fish sauce from being harsh and give it a delightful aroma.
Finished Product
Sticky sweet fish sauce, harmoniously blending spicy, salty, and sweet flavors. If you prefer a stronger spicy taste, you can crush the chili peppers finely, and conversely, if you can't handle spicy food, just add a few chili slices to make the fish sauce more visually appealing. You can enjoy it with broken rice or grilled meat vermicelli, both incredibly delicious.
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3. How to make sweet and tangy fish sauce for broken rice
Ingredients Preparation
- 3 cloves fresh garlic
- 1-2 horn peppers
- 1 large lime
- 3 teaspoons white sugar
- 5 tablespoons quality fish sauce
Execution Steps
- Peel and finely chop the garlic cloves along with the horn peppers. Cut the lime in half, squeeze out the juice, and strain to remove the seeds.
- Place the chopped garlic, peppers, sugar, and lime juice in a bowl. Stir well by hand.
- Next, add a little boiling water to the mixture and stir until it thickens.
- Add the fish sauce and stir until the sugar is dissolved, then it's done.
Finished Product
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4. Handy Tips for Making Broken Rice Fish Sauce
Broken rice fish sauce is typically used to pour over rice instead of dipping like usual. Therefore, it's better to finely chop garlic and chili peppers instead of grinding them. Garlic and chili peppers should be added last so they float on top, making it more visually appealing.
Choosing the right fish sauce is crucial for the success of your dipping sauce. Opt for traditional fish sauce with a viscosity of 30-45, acidity ranging from 4-6, a gentle aroma, and a balanced salty-sweet taste. When it comes to color, go for shades of golden brown, reddish-brown, amber, or straw yellow. Avoid fish sauce that is cloudy/sedimentary or has a grayish-green hue. It's preferable to purchase fish sauce from reputable brands with a long-standing presence in the market.
Aside from grilled ribs and fried eggs, broken rice fish sauce is considered the soul of this dish. Refer to Mytour's secret recipe to achieve culinary perfection.
See also:
- How to make tokbokki sauce with Vietnamese chili paste
- How to make ginger fish sauce
