Indonesian Sweet Soy Sauce (Kecap Manis) Recipe

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Indonesian Sweet Soy Sauce (Kecap Manis)
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Directions:

  1. Half-fill a large bowl with water and ice cubes and set it beside the stove.
  2. 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.
  3. Add soy sauce, star anise and garlic to cooled caramel.
  4. Return pan to medium-high heat and bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes.
  5. 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.
  6. Make Ahead Tip: Cover and refrigerate for up to 2 weeks or freeze for up to 6 months.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 604.98 Kcal (2533 kJ)
Calories from fat 0.27 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.03g 0%
Sodium 1589.51mg 66%
Potassium 75.13mg 2%
Total Carbs 152.69g 51%
Sugars 147.6g 590%
Dietary Fiber 0.34g 1%
Protein 3.3g 7%
Vitamin C 0.9mg 2%
Iron 0.6mg 3%
Calcium 24.5mg 2%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 201.76 Kcal (845 kJ)
Calories from fat 0.09 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.01g 0%
Sodium 530.1mg 66%
Potassium 25.06mg 2%
Total Carbs 50.92g 51%
Sugars 49.22g 590%
Dietary Fiber 0.11g 1%
Protein 1.1g 7%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 2%
Iron 0.2mg 3%
Calcium 8.2mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 12
    Points
  • 17
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • fat free,
  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Sugar

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