Homestyle Kecap Manis (Indonesian Sweet Soy)
Homestyle Kecap Manis (Indonesian Sweet Soy) is thick, glossy, and richly caramelized, blending deep molasses-like soy with warm ginger, garlic, and subtle spice. It brings a balanced sweet-salty punch that clings beautifully to noodles, satay, and stir-fries, and works equally well as a dip or glaze. Ideal to keep on hand for quick weeknight dinners or to finish grilled dishes.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves30
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Homestyle Kecap Manis (Indonesian Sweet Soy), not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 56 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 30
- Heart Health
- 57
- Metabolic
- 11
- Digestive
- 35
- Inflammatory
- 55
- Performance
- 47
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat the sugar in a heavy saucepan over medium-low heat until it turns lightly brown.
- 2
Slowly stir in the soy sauce.
- 3
When the sugar and soy sauce are combined, stir in the water, star anise, curry leaves, ginger, and garlic.
- 4
Increase the heat and bring the mixture to a boil.
- 5
Simmer until the sugar is dissolved, about 15 minutes.
- 6
Remove from the heat and let cool.
- 7
Strain the sauce and pour it into a lidded bottle or jar.
- 8
Store in the refrigerator.
- Calories 13.97 kcal Low Source 1%
- Protein 1.59 g Low Source 3%
- Carbohydrate 2.85 g 1%
- Total Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Saturated Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 1314.72 mg High 57%
- Dietary Fiber 0.18 g Low Source 1%
- Total Sugars 0.17 g --
- Added Sugars 0.17 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 0.01 mg Low Source 0%
- Iron 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Potassium 0.04 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin A 0.01 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Soy 🌱
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Homestyle Kecap Manis (Indonesian Sweet Soy) is made with 5 ingredients and serves 30. It takes about 25 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Fresh Ginger, Minced Garlic, Soy Sauce, and Star Anise. Each serving provides about 13.97 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Homestyle Kecap Manis (Indonesian Sweet Soy) made of?
- The main ingredients are Fresh Ginger, Minced Garlic, Soy Sauce, Star Anise, Water. The full list of 5 is above.
- How long does it take to make Homestyle Kecap Manis (Indonesian Sweet Soy)?
- About 25 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 13.97 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Homestyle Kecap Manis (Indonesian Sweet Soy) easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 5 ingredients and 8 steps.
- Is Homestyle Kecap Manis (Indonesian Sweet Soy) healthy?
- Homestyle Kecap Manis (Indonesian Sweet Soy) has an easyChef Pro health score of 48/100. Per serving, it provides 13.97 calories and 1.59 g of protein, or 3% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1314.72 mg (57% of the Daily Value). It contains Soy and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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