Kecap Manis Recipe (Indonesian Sweet Soy Sauce)
User Reviews
5
6 reviews
Excellent
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Cook Time
12 mins
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Total Time
12 mins
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Servings
8 ounces
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Calories
45 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
Indonesian, Malaysian
Kecap Manis Recipe (Indonesian Sweet Soy Sauce)
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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
- ½ cup soy sauce tamari or shoyu
- ½ cup palm sugar coconut sugar, or brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon molasses
- 1 whole star anise whole
- 2 ginger thin slices, fresh
- ½ teaspoon black peppercorns
- 2 cloves
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
(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%)
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% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
6 reviews
Excellent
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