KECAP MANIS (SWEET SOY SAUCE)

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I got this recipe while in Indonesia. Some ingredients may be substituted.

Provided by Rocky

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Indonesian

Time 2h25m

Yield 30

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 ½ cups white sugar
3 cups dark soy sauce
½ cup water
½ star anise pod
2 fresh curry leaves
1 (1 inch) piece fresh ginger root, sliced
4 cloves garlic, minced

Steps:

  • Heat sugar in a heavy saucepan over medium-low heat until sugar becomes lightly brown. Slowly stir in soy sauce. Once the sugar and soy sauce are combined, stir in the water, star anise, curry leaves, ginger, and garlic. Increase heat and bring to a boil. Simmer until the sugar is dissolved, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat and cool. Strain sauce and pour into a lidded bottle or jar. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 65.4 calories, Carbohydrate 16.9 g, Sodium 1441.7 mg, Sugar 16.7 g

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