Dictionary

A · B · C · D · E · F · G · H · I · J · K · L · M · N · O · P · Q · R · S · T · U · V · W · X · Y · Z
Gourmet Sleuth

Kecap manis

Other names: kecap manise, ketjap manis

[KEH-chuhp MAH-nees] An Indonesian sauce similar to a sweet soy sauce flavored with garlic and/or star anise. Kecap manis is sweetened with palm sugar and is used as a condiment. The sauce is thick and not at all salty and has a very rich caramely flavor.
User Rating:
Not Yet Rated!      
view all comments (0)

Where to buy

bonjourgourmet.com

Substitute for kecap manis

Make your own, see recipes.

Contribute

» Log-in to contribute

You must be registered to comment or contribute to our website. Please login or click here to register.


Login

  •  

  •  

Recipes

Sriracha Hot Chili Sauce
Our recipe uses a variety of very hot chiles combined with garlic and vinegar.
Ssam Jang
A hot spicy Korean condiment made with red chile paste and fermented soybean paste.
More Terms From This Category

Asian Condiments
Aji-no-moto Aji-no-moto
A brand name for Monosodium Glutamate which is used as a flavor enhancer. Aji-no-moto ...
Anchovies, dried Anchovies, dried
In addition to being sold fresh and canned, anchovies can also be found in ...
Black Bean sauce Black Bean sauce
A thick, salty dark-brown sauce made from fermented soybeans. Black bean sauce, also referred to as paste is used extensively in Asian cooking.
Black soy sauce Black soy sauce
Black Soy Sauce (Siew Dam) A dark almost black syrupy sauce. The sweet sauce ...
 

Caffeine In Food

Do You Like The Idea Of Caffeinating Foods?

Results

"Total voters : 74"

What do you think about caffeine in your waffles or your beef or turkey jerky?  Read Blog Post... 
More Recipes

Related Articles

Yuzu - Japanese Citrus
Learn about yuzu the Japanese citrus fruit.
Asian Fish Sauce
All about Asian fish sauce, where to buy, how to use, substitutes and recipes.

Culinary Quote Of The Day

From Robert J. Courtine...

The onion is the truffle of the poor.