Irresistible Sweet Soy Sauce Recipe – Secret Ingredient Revealed!

I got this recipe while in Indonesia. Some ingredients may be substituted.

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Additional Time:
2 hrs
Total Time:
2 hrs 25 mins
Servings:
30
Yield:
3 1/2 cups

Ingredients

  • 2 ½cupswhite sugar

  • 3cupsdark soy sauce

  • ½cupwater

  • ½star anise pod

  • 2fresh curry leaves

  • 1(1 inch) piecefresh ginger root, sliced

  • 4clovesgarlic, minced

Cooking Directions

  1. Heat sugar in a heavy saucepan over medium-low heat until sugar becomes lightly brown. Slowly stir in soy sauce. Once the sugar and soy sauce are combined, stir in the water, star anise, curry leaves, ginger, and garlic. Increase heat and bring to a boil. Simmer until the sugar is dissolved, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat and cool. Strain sauce and pour into a lidded bottle or jar. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe30
Calories65
% Daily Value *
Sodium
1442mg
63%
Total Carbohydrate
17g
6%
Total Sugars
17g
Vitamin C
0mg
1%
Calcium
2mg
0%
Potassium
3mg
0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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