kecap manis
🇮🇩 A dish from Indonesia
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
| 🥘Main ingredients | soy sauce, palm sugar or jaggery, aromatic spices |
|---|---|
| 🔥Cooking method | sweetened soy sauce simmered to a syrupy consistency |
| 👅Flavour & style | sweet, dark, molasses-like and aromatic |
| 🕒When it’s eaten | used 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.