Fish Sauce Caramel Gelato
- 25 min
- Serves 2
- 7 ingredients
10 minutes to prep, 15 to cook. A daring gelato that pairs sweet vanilla ice cream with a salty‑savory fish‑sauce caramel, finished with crunchy peanuts and a crisp waffle. The umami‑rich caramel adds depth to the dessert, creating an elegant and unforgettable flavor contrast.
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Method
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, add the granulated sugar and let it melt without stirring; watch carefully until it turns a deep amber color.
Remove the pan from the heat and, while whisking continuously, slowly pour in the warmed heavy whipping cream; continue whisking until the mixture is smooth and glossy.
Add the unsalted butter to the caramel, whisk until fully incorporated, then stir in the fish sauce until the sauce is uniform.
Allow the fish‑sauce caramel to cool for 10–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens slightly but remains pourable.
Scoop the store‑bought vanilla bean ice cream into serving bowls or cups.
Drizzle the warm fish sauce caramel over the ice cream in a slow, steady stream.
Top with crushed roasted peanuts and place a crispy waffle cookie on the side; serve immediately.
Tips while you cook
- Watch sugar melt without stirring
- Melt the granulated sugar over medium heat without stirring to prevent crystallization.
- Warm cream before adding
- Warm the heavy whipping cream before whisking it into the hot caramel to reduce splatter.
- Cool caramel before drizzling
- Allow the fish‑sauce caramel to cool 10–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened but still pourable.
- Stir while cooling
- Stir the caramel occasionally during the cooling period.
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