Indonesian Sweet Soy Sauce Kecap Manis Recipe
Ingredients
| Sugar | 1 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| 1 1/4 cups light Chinese soy sauce | ||
| 2 garlic cloves, bruised | ||
| 2 large star anise pods | ||
Directions
1. In a heavy medium saucepan, cook the sugar over moderately low heat, stirring occasionally, until it melts and is caramelized to a rich brown.
2. Add the soy sauce, garlic, star anise and 1/4 cup of water. Cook stirring, until the caramel and soy are blended. Simmer until slightly thickened, about 15 minutes. Let cool, then pour into a wide-mouthed jar. (Include the garlic and anise.) Cover and refrigerate for up to 2 years.
2. Add the soy sauce, garlic, star anise and 1/4 cup of water. Cook stirring, until the caramel and soy are blended. Simmer until slightly thickened, about 15 minutes. Let cool, then pour into a wide-mouthed jar. (Include the garlic and anise.) Cover and refrigerate for up to 2 years.
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