Ketjap Manis

Dive into the rich, bold flavors of *Ketjap Manis*, Indonesia’s beloved sweet soy sauce that transforms any dish it touches. This homemade version combines dark soy sauce, brown sugar or palm sugar, and aromatic spices like star anise, ground coriander, and ginger to create a thick, syrupy condiment with a perfect balance of sweetness, saltiness, and a touch of tang from lime juice. Ready in just 20 minutes, this versatile glaze can be drizzled over stir-fries, brushed onto grilled meats, or used as a dipping sauce for your favorite snacks. With its deep caramelized undertones and authentic Southeast Asian flair, *Ketjap Manis* is a must-have sauce for anyone seeking to elevate their home cooking with ease.

Nutriscore Rating: 44/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 1

Ingredients

• 120 ml Dark soy sauce
• 100 g Brown sugar (or palm sugar)
• 60 ml Water
• 2 pieces Star anise
• 3 cloves Garlic cloves, crushed
• 1 tsp Ground coriander
• 0.5 tsp Ground ginger
• 1 tsp Lime juice

Directions

Step 1

In a small saucepan, combine the dark soy sauce, brown sugar, and water. Stir well to dissolve the sugar.

Step 2

Add the star anise, crushed garlic cloves, ground coriander, and ground ginger to the saucepan.

Step 3

Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle boil.

Step 4

Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it has thickened to a syrupy consistency.

Step 5

Remove the saucepan from the heat and discard the star anise and garlic pieces.

Step 6

Stir in the lime juice to add a hint of acidity and balance the flavor profile.

Step 7

Let the ketjap manis cool to room temperature. It will thicken further as it cools.

Step 8

Transfer the sauce to a clean glass jar or bottle and store it in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(306.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	509.8

Total Fat 2.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 7131.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 118.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 2.7g	0%
Total Sugars 100.2g
Protein 10.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 200.9mg	0%
Iron 6.4mg	0%
Potassium 673.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 3.4%

Protein: 8.0%

Carbs: 88.7%