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Kecap manis

 
Kecap manis
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Other Names:kecap manise, ketjap manis

What is Kecap manis?

[KEH-chuhp MAH-nees]

Kecap manis is 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.

See the link below for a recipe that you can make yourself at home.

Substitute for Kecap manis

If you don't have kecap manis you can make your own with just a few ingredients. Here is the recipe for making kecap manis at home.
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Favorite Kecap manis Recipes

  • Black Vinegar Dipping Sauce
    This is a versatile sauce you can use on traditional scallion pancakes or use to as a dip for gyoza or spring rolls. Whip it up in minutes and serve right away or store, refrigerated for up to a week.
  • Ketjap Manis
    Also spelled kecap manis, this is a sweet Indonesian sauce. Recipe includes sugar, soy sauce, garlic, star anise and lemon grass.

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