ABC Sweet Soy Sauce (Kecap Manis) — 21 oz

The iconic Indonesian sweet soy sauce. ABC Kecap Manis is Indonesia’s most beloved sweet soy sauce — a thick, syrupy, deeply flavored condiment made with palm sugar and naturally fermented soy. Sweet first, then savory, with a rich molasses-like depth and a glossy, dark finish. The essential seasoning for Nasi Goreng, Mie Goreng, satay, and countless Southeast Asian dishes. Made in Indonesia.

⚠️ Purchase limit: 2 bottles maximum per order.

Product Details

• Net Weight: 21 oz
• Country of Origin: Indonesia
• Brand: ABC
• Type: Sweet soy sauce (Kecap Manis) — Indonesian style
• Key ingredient: Palm sugar (naturally sweetened)
• Texture: Thick, syrupy, and pourable — with a rich, dark gloss

What Is Kecap Manis?

Kecap Manis (pronounced “ketchup manis”) is Indonesia’s signature sweet soy sauce — a distinct category from Chinese light or dark soy sauce. Where light soy is salty and thin, and dark soy adds color, Kecap Manis is sweet first — made by cooking soy sauce down with palm sugar until thick, syrupy, and deeply caramelized. The result is a bold, flavor-defining sauce with a lustrous shine and a complex sweet-savory character that is unmistakably Indonesian.

Flavor Profile

• 🍯 Sweet: Rich, pronounced sweetness from palm sugar — with a complex, molasses-like depth
• 🫘 Savory umami: Rounded soy sauce base underneath the sweetness — balanced, never one-dimensional
• 🍫 Caramelized depth: Dark, toffee-like complexity from the slow reduction of palm sugar
• ✨ Glossy finish: The high sugar content creates a beautiful lacquer-like shine when cooked

How to Use

• 🍛 Nasi Goreng & Mie Goreng: The essential seasoning — add at the end of cooking and toss vigorously off direct heat for an even, glossy coat
• 🍢 Satay & dipping sauce: Use as a base for peanut sauce or serve straight as a dip with spring rolls and tofu
• 🍖 Marinade: Marinate chicken, beef, or tofu before grilling — scrape off excess before cooking to prevent burning, leave a thin layer to caramelize
• ✨ Glaze: Reduce with a splash of lime juice or rice vinegar for 5–10 minutes to create a concentrated lacquer glaze for grilled meats, salmon, or roasted vegetables
• 🍲 Stir-fry: Add 1–2 tbsp at the end of a stir-fry off direct heat — the residual heat thickens and coats evenly

⚠️ Cooking Tip

Sweet soy sauce burns easily due to its high sugar content. Always add it towards the end of cooking over moderate heat to preserve its flavor and achieve shine without bitterness.

Perfect For

• 🍛 Indonesian & Southeast Asian cooking: The essential pantry staple for authentic Nasi Goreng, Mie Goreng, satay, and more
• 🍖 Marinades & glazes: A versatile sweet-savory base for grilled meats, wings, and roasted vegetables
• 🍲 Stir-fries: Adds sweet depth and glossy color to any stir-fry
• 🎁 Gifting: A well-known Indonesian pantry staple — great for food lovers and home cooks

Note: Contains soy and wheat. Please check the actual package for full ingredient and allergen information before consuming.

⚠️ Purchase limit: 2 bottles maximum per order. 每單限刧2瓶。