What is kecap manis?
Kecap manis is a sweetened, spiced soy sauce originating in Indonesia. It has a thicker consistency than regular soy sauce – more akin to molasses or maple syrup – which makes it great in marinades, glazes, stir-fries and dressings, although it’s also used as a condiment.
Where to buy kecap manis
Cooks’ Ingredients Ketjap Manis, £1.15/200ml, Waitrose
ABC Kepap Manis, £4.27/275ml, Amazon
Kecap manis recipes
Roast broccoli wedges with kecap manis and peanuts
Use broccoli as a centrepiece and scatter with spring onions, salted peanuts and crispy onions for an umami-rich, vegan entertaining dish.
Nasi goreng
Check out this traditional nasi goreng recipe with chicken, topped with super crispy fried eggs and punchy hot sauce. This simple Indonesian recipe makes a comforting weekend recipe to feed the whole family.
Chicken-fried chicken with peanut soy
Serve flavour-packed crispy chicken with sticky peanut sauce from Scott Hallsworth’s Asian restaurant, Freak Scene in Soho.
