Kecap Manis (Sweet Soy Sauce)
Make a sweet soy sauce to use in your Asian cooking. It's thick and sweet, made with soy sauce, sugar, and spices.
You can store it in the fridge for later use.
By Nadia Kovalenko
Posted October 27, 2026Share
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Make a sweet soy sauce to use in your Asian cooking. It's thick and sweet, made with soy sauce, sugar, and spices.
You can store it in the fridge for later use.
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Ingredients 7
2.5 cups white sugar
3 cups dark soy sauce
0.5 cup water
0.5 star anise pod
2 fresh curry leaves
1 (1 inch) piece fresh ginger root, sliced
4 cloves garlic, minced
Instructions
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Heat 2.5 cups sugar in a heavy saucepan over medium-low heat until it becomes lightly brown. Slowly stir in 3 cups dark soy sauce. Stir in 0.5 cup water, 0.5 star anise pod, 2 fresh curry leaves, 1 sliced inch piece of fresh ginger root, and 4 minced garlic cloves. Increase heat and bring to a boil. Simmer for 15 minutes until the sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat and cool. Strain the sauce and pour it into a lidded bottle or jar. Store in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 30
Amount Per Serving
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Calories 65 kcal
% Daily Value *
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Sodium 1442mg
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Total Carbohydrate 17g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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