INDONESIAN SWEET SOY SAUCE (KECAP MANIS)
This Indonesian version of soy sauce is thicker, sweeter and more complex than what you're used to. Try sautéeing green beans with ginger and a dash of kecap manis. From EatingWell magazine, July/August 1997 and posted for ZWT6.
Provided by kitty.rock
Categories Sauces
Time 30m
Yield 1 1/3 cups
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Half-fill a large bowl with water and ice cubes and set it beside the stove.
- Combine sugar and water in a heavy 3-quart saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally to dissolve sugar. Once it starts boiling, cook without stirring until syrup turns amber, 5 to 10 minutes. Immediately set saucepan in ice water for about 30 seconds.
- Add soy sauce, star anise and garlic to cooled caramel.
- Return pan to medium-high heat and bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let cool completely. Discard garlic. Transfer to a jar (sterilized if keeping longer than 1 week) and let mellow overnight in the refrigerator before using.
- Make Ahead Tip: Cover and refrigerate for up to 2 weeks or freeze for up to 6 months.
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mohaib allah
[email protected]This sauce is amazing! It's the perfect balance of sweet and savory.
Misanya Flavia
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a game-changer for my Indonesian cooking.
Arrman Hoshen
[email protected]This is the best Indonesian sweet soy sauce recipe I've ever tried.
Agaba Daniel
[email protected]I will definitely be making this sauce again. It's so easy to make and it tastes amazing.
Pamela Clement
[email protected]This sauce is delicious! I used it to marinate my chicken and it was so flavorful.
Ajaya Tamu
[email protected]I've never made Indonesian sweet soy sauce before, but this recipe made it so easy. It turned out great!
Milon Sk
[email protected]I was really impressed with this recipe. It's so easy to make and the sauce is so flavorful.
tahir Islam
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! It's so versatile and can be used on so many different dishes.
alhassan adam
[email protected]This sauce was a hit at my party! Everyone loved it and I will definitely be making it again.
Infinity Vlogs
[email protected]I've been looking for a good Indonesian sweet soy sauce recipe and this one is perfect! It's so flavorful and easy to make.
Razwan Af
[email protected]I tried this recipe and it was so easy to make! The sauce was delicious and I will definitely be making it again.
Soph
[email protected]This Indonesian sweet soy sauce was amazing! I followed the recipe exactly and it came out perfectly. I used it to marinate my chicken and it was so flavorful and delicious.