kecap manis
Sweet soy sauce
Kecap manis is a thick, sweet Indonesian soy sauce, darker and syrupier than standard soy sauce.
It's a key ingredient in dishes like nasi goreng and satay marinades, contributing both sweetness and umami depth: The recipe calls for two tablespoons of kecap manis.
Sometimes spelled ketjap manis.
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