Kecap manis

Name variation

 * ketjap manis

About Kecap manis
An intensely dark brown, syrupy-thick Indonesian sauce similar to, but with a sweeter, more complex flavor than, Soy Sauce. Kecap manis is sweetened with palm sugar and seasoned with various ingredients, which generally include garlic and Star Anise. It's used in marinades, as a flavoring in various Indonesian dishes and as a condiment.