Kecap Manis Recipe (Indonesian Sweet Soy Sauce)

Name: Kecap Manis Recipe (Indonesian Sweet Soy Sauce)
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 12 min
Yield: 8 ounces
Ingredients: ½ cup soy sauce; ½ cup palm sugar; 1 teaspoon molasses; 1 whole whole star anise; 2 thin slices of fresh ginger; ½ teaspoon black peppercorns; 2 cloves

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Cook Time
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Total Time
12 mins
Servings
8 ounces
Calories
45 kcal
Course
Condiments
Cuisine
Indonesian, Malaysian

Kecap Manis Recipe (Indonesian Sweet Soy Sauce)

Joelle Ward

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Authentic kecap manis with hints of aromatic star anise, ginger, and cloves. This versatile sauce just happens to be vegan and gluten free if made with tamari.

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Ingredients

Servings

½ cup soy sauce tamari or shoyu
½ cup palm sugar coconut sugar, or brown sugar
1 teaspoon molasses
1 whole whole star anise
2 thin slices of fresh ginger
½ teaspoon black peppercorns
2 cloves

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Instructions

Place all ingredients into a saucepan and bring up to a boil over medium heat.
As soon as the contents of the pot are bubbling, reduce the heat to a simmer, and cook the sauce, stirring occasionally for 10 minutes to thicken it.
While the sauce is still hot, pour it through a strainer into a jar to remove the whole spices.
Cool the sauce and store in the refrigerator. The kecap manis will stay good in the refrigerator for months.

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Notes

✋ Stop the Boil: Don't cook the sauce on high heat for longer than needed to get it bubbling. Overcooking turns it into a thick soy caramel that might get lumpy. If this happens, cool the sauce, add a spoonful of water, and whisk or blend to smooth it out. Note that the flavor will change.
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🧽 Strain for Smoothness: Strain the sauce through a fine wire mesh strainer after cooking to remove whole spices and achieve a smooth, velvety texture.
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❄️ Cool Completely: Let kecap manis cool completely before storing it in the refrigerator. This ensures better quality and safety, as putting hot items in the fridge is not advisable.
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Nutrition Information

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Calories 45kcal (2%) Carbohydrates 10g (3%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 0.05g (0%) Saturated Fat 0.01g (0%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.01g Monounsaturated Fat 0.02g Sodium 830mg (35%) Potassium 49mg (1%) Fiber 0.2g (1%) Sugar 7g (14%) Vitamin A 2IU (0%) Vitamin C 0.03mg (0%) Calcium 7mg (1%) Iron 0.5mg (3%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8ounces

Amount Per Serving

Calories 45 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	45kcal	2%
Carbohydrates	10g	3%
Protein	2g	4%
Fat	0.05g	0%
Saturated Fat	0.01g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat	0.01g	0%
Monounsaturated Fat	0.02g	0%
Sodium	830mg	35%
Potassium	49mg	1%
Fiber	0.2g	1%
Sugar	7g	14%
Vitamin A	2IU	0%
Vitamin C	0.03mg	0%
Calcium	7mg	1%
Iron	0.5mg	3%