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kecap manis

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ A dish from Indonesia

kecap manis, a dish from Indonesia
Meutia Chaerani ยท CC BY 2.5

Sweet soy sauce is a sweetened aromatic soy sauce, originating in Indonesia, which has a darker color, a viscous syrupy consistency, and a molasses-like flavor due to the generous addition of palm sugar or jaggery. Kecap manis is widely used with satay.

What gives it away

๐Ÿฅ˜Main ingredientssoy sauce, palm sugar or jaggery, aromatic spices
๐Ÿ”ฅCooking methodsweetened soy sauce simmered to a syrupy consistency
๐Ÿ‘…Flavour & stylesweet, dark, molasses-like and aromatic
๐Ÿ•’When itโ€™s eatenused as a condiment or marinade, especially with grilled skewers

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Frequently asked questions

Where does kecap manis come from?
kecap manis is a dish that originated in Indonesia.
What is kecap manis?
Sweet soy sauce is a sweetened aromatic soy sauce, originating in Indonesia, which has a darker color, a viscous syrupy consistency, and a molasses-like flavor due to the generous addition of palm sugar or jaggery. Kecap manis is widely used with satay.