CHEONG CHAN - Cooking Caramel 375ml

1. Braised Dishes (Stews and Soups)

Ingredients:

• Meat or tofu
• Garlic, ginger (optional)
• Water or broth
• Cheong Chan Cooking Caramel
• Soy sauce (light)
• Sugar (if desired)

Instructions:

1. Sear your choice of protein (chicken, beef, pork, tofu) in a pan with a bit of oil until browned.
2. Add garlic and ginger (if using) for additional flavour.
3. Stir in a tablespoon of Cooking Caramel to coat the meat and give it a rich, deep colour.
4. Add water or broth to deglaze the pan and simmer the meat until cooked through.
5. Season with light soy sauce for additional flavour and add sugar for a touch of sweetness if desired.
6. Allow the dish to simmer until the sauce thickens, and the meat is tender.

2. Stir-Fries

Ingredients:

• Vegetables (broccoli, bok choy, bell peppers, etc.)
• Protein (chicken, beef, shrimp, or tofu)
• Garlic, ginger
• Cheong Chan Cooking Caramel
• Soy sauce (light)

Instructions:

1. Heat a bit of oil in a pan or wok and stir-fry your vegetables and protein of choice.
2. Add garlic and ginger for flavour, if desired.
3. Drizzle Cooking Caramel (about 1-2 teaspoons) into the stir-fry towards the end of cooking. This will give the dish a nice dark colour and a subtle sweet note.
4. Season with light soy sauce and adjust to taste.
5. Serve hot with rice or noodles.

3. Dipping Sauce

Ingredients:

• Cheong Chan Cooking Caramel
• Soy sauce
• Vinegar (optional)
• Chili (optional)

Instructions:

1. Mix Cooking Caramel with light soy sauce for a sweet and savory dipping sauce.
2. For a more complex flavour, add a splash of vinegar or sliced fresh chili.
3. This sauce pairs well with spring rolls, dumplings, or grilled meats.

4. Grilled or Roasted Meats

Ingredients:

• Meat (chicken, pork, beef)
• Cheong Chan Cooking Caramel
• Soy sauce
• Honey or sugar (optional)

Instructions:

1. Marinate meat in a mixture of Cooking Caramel, soy sauce, and a bit of honey or sugar for 1-2 hours.
2. Grill or roast the meat until cooked, basting with more marinade for a beautiful glossy finish.
3. The Cooking Caramel will add a rich, dark colour to your grilled meats while enhancing the overall flavour.

General Tips:

• Use sparingly: Cooking Caramel is primarily used for colour and subtle sweetness, so a little goes a long way.
• Perfect for Vietnamese dishes like kho (caramelized braised meats), where it adds a distinctive flavour and rich colour to dishes.

Colouring [Plain Caramel (INS150a)] (88%), Water, Salt, Soy Sauce Flavour