Ingredients · Pantry
Kecap manis
Thick sweet Indonesian soy sauce. The backbone of many Indonesian glazes.
In the air fryer. Brush in the last minutes so it lacquer instead of burn.
Nutrition
Typical values per 1 tbsp (20g)
50kcal
- Protein
- 1g
- Fat
- 0g
- Carbs
- 12g
Approximate kitchen reference. Not a lab label. Brands and cuts vary.
Origin
Indonesia; soy and palm sugar syrup.
Herbal & culinary notes
High sugar and sodium. Wheat may be present. Read labels.
How to store
Cool pantry. Fridge after opening if you use it slowly.
Food safety
High sugar. Discard if mold appears.
Food hazards
Soy and often wheat. High sugar and sodium.
Recipes using Kecap manis
Indonesian · 375°F · 11 min
Air Fryer Indonesian Tempeh Goreng
Crispy spiced tempeh with garlic and kecap manis. Protein-packed Indonesian snack or side.
Indonesian · 380°F · 18 min
Air Fryer Indonesian Kecap Chicken
Sweet-savory kecap manis chicken with garlic and shallot. Warung flavors from the basket.