Best Kacang Panjang Kecap Indonesian Green Beans In Sweet Soy Recipes

INDONESIAN SWEET SOY SAUCE (KECAP MANIS)

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.

INDONESIAN GREEN BEANS WITH GINGER & CHILI

Steps:

• Heat a wok or skillet- when hot add the oil and let it get hot Saute the chilies and other seasoning for about 1 minute Add onions & beans, saute for 2 minutes Add water and salt, cover and simmer for 4 minutes Add bean sprouts cover and simmer 1 minute longer Serve over rice or noodles.

NASI KUNING - FESTIVE YELLOW RICE. INDONISIAN RICE WITH PANDAN..

Steps:

• If using fresh pandan leaves, tie each leaf in 3-4 knots and set aside. Remove and discard outer leaves of fresh lemongrass stalks, then bruise the lemongrass by whacking it hard with the back of a cleaver or the corner of a soup can. After the stalks are slightly shredded and flexible, tie each in a knot and set aside.
• Rinse uncooked jasmine rice a few times, until the water is just slightly cloudy, then drain. Put turmeric and 1 1/2 cups water in a small bowl, stir to combine.
• Add turmeric water, pandan, lemongrass, coconut milk, kaffir lime leaves, and salt to taste to rice cooker. Stir well and cook. Transfer rice to a serving bowl, fluff it gently with a fork. Enjoy!