Unlimited juice? This party's gonna be OFF THE HOOK.
Tonight's smackdown come from Molly Stevens' wonderful bible of braising, All About Braising: The Art of Uncomplicated Cooking: Vietnamese Caramel-Braised Scallops. We also followed Molly's suggestion and served the scallops with some plain jasmine rice and a simple, clean cucumber salad.
There's something about this dish that makes you feel like you're eating out at home (unless you live in a Vietnamese restaurant, or with your Vietnamese mother), and it has an intriguing, umami-y flavor that makes each bite taste better than the last. It's simple to prepare, and is ...