Kecap manis is a sweetened aromatic soy sauce originating from Indonesia that has become a staple Southeast Asian cuisine. This soy sauce has dark color, thick consistency, and rich molasses-like flavor due to the addition of palm sugar. Kecap manis is essential for creating authentic Southeast Asian flavor in marinades, sauces, and stir-fry dishes.
Uses: Kecap manis gives many barbecued foods their flavor such as satay.