Sandwiches Get Sticky

The sweet-savory hit of fish sauce caramel plays beautifully in the fried chicken sandwich format, delivering craveable contrast and layered flavor. At Lou’s Chicken Shop in Moraga, Calif., the glaze in the Caramel Fish Sauce Chicken Sandwich transforms a crispy chicken thigh into a menu standout, pairing it with Vietnamese-style pickles, heat from jalapeños and creamy Sriracha aïoli, all on a toasted challah bun. For operators, fish sauce caramel is a compelling next move in this space, bringing true signature flavor to the menu.

Flavors on the Edge is an ongoing series that explores emerging ingredients poised to become high-impact flavor builders.