Best 18 Sweet Soy Sauce Recipes

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Sweet soy sauce is a versatile ingredient that can be used to enhance the flavor of a variety of dishes. Whether you're using it as a marinade, dipping sauce, or cooking sauce, sweet soy sauce can add a delicious, sweet, and savory flavor to your food. With its unique blend of flavors, sweet soy sauce is a popular ingredient in many Asian cuisines and is becoming increasingly popular around the world. In this article, we'll explore some of the best recipes that use sweet soy sauce and provide tips on how to make the most of this delicious ingredient.

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KECAP MANIS (SWEET SOY SAUCE)



Kecap Manis (Sweet Soy Sauce) image

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

Provided by Rocky

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Indonesian

Time 2h25m

Yield 30

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 ½ cups white sugar
3 cups dark soy sauce
½ cup water
½ star anise pod
2 fresh curry leaves
1 (1 inch) piece fresh ginger root, sliced
4 cloves garlic, minced

Steps:

  • 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 : Calories 65.4 calories, Carbohydrate 16.9 g, Sodium 1441.7 mg, Sugar 16.7 g

SWEET SOY SAUCE



Sweet Soy Sauce image

Categories     Sauce     Soy     Boil

Yield makes a scant 1/2 cup

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 tablespoon sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons light (regular) soy sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons dark soy sauce
1/4 cup water
1 tablespoon peanut oil or canola
Dash of sesame oil (optional)

Steps:

  • Combine the sugar, light and dark soy sauces, water, and oil in a small saucepan. If using canola oil, add a dash of sesame oil. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stir to make sure the sugar has dissolved, then remove from the heat. Transfer to a heatproof bowl and set aside to cool completely before using. The sauce can be prepared up to 2 days in advance, covered, and left at room temperature.

SWEET POTATO WEDGES WITH SESAME-SOY DIPPING SAUCE



Sweet Potato Wedges with Sesame-Soy Dipping Sauce image

Tossed with olive oil and roasted, the sweet potato wedges are like fries -- without the frying. They make a heart-healthy side dish or snack. A sprinkling of sesame seeds and a tangy dipping sauce give them Asian flavor.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers     Finger Food Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons rice-wine vinegar (not seasoned)
1/4 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
4 medium sweet potatoes, (about 2 pounds total), peeled and cut into 3/4-inch-thick wedges
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon olive oil
1/4 teaspoon coarse salt
1 1/2 teaspoons sesame seeds

Steps:

  • Make the dipping sauce: Stir together soy sauce, vinegar, and sesame oil in a small bowl. Set aside.
  • Make the sweet potato wedges: Preheat oven to 500 degrees. Toss sweet potatoes with oil and salt in a large bowl. Arrange in a single layer on a baking sheet. Roast, turning once, until tender and slightly browned, about 20 minutes. Transfer to serving dish; immediately sprinkle with sesame seeds. Serve with dipping sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 188 g, Fat 4 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 3 g, Sodium 325 g

KECAP MANIS (INDONESIAN SWEET SOY SAUCE)



KECAP MANIS (INDONESIAN SWEET SOY SAUCE) image

Categories     Vegetable

Number Of Ingredients 2

1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup + 1/8 cup (i.e one half of a quarter cup) brown sugar

Steps:

  • (1) In small pot, add brown sugar and soy sauce. (2) Boil the sauce over low to medium flame until thickens resembling maple syrup. If the mixture starts to boil vigorously and looks like it is going to overboil, leave the pot away from the flame until the boiling has calm down and continue to boil over low heat. You have to keep a watchful eye while the mixture is cooking to avoid overboiling. As the mixture cools down, it will further thicken.

SWEET GARLIC SOY SAUCE



Sweet Garlic Soy Sauce image

In Philippine cuisine, dark, fairly harsh soy sauce is favored, but it's often combined with sugar to create a syrupy dressing for vegetables. The added garlic gives this sweet and salty sauce a pleasant kick. This recipe originally accompanied Lumpia Rolls .

Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories     Sauce     Garlic     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Healthy     Soy Sauce

Yield Makes 1/2 cup

Number Of Ingredients 3

1/2 cup dark soy sauce
2/3 cup palm or brown sugar
2 garlic cloves, minced

Steps:

  • 1. Place the soy sauce and sugar in a saucepan and cook over low heat until slightly caramelized and thickened, about 5 minutes.
  • 2. Remove from the heat and stir in the garlic. Cool and serve. This sauce will keep well, refrigerated, for a couple of days; bring to room temperature if you're using it as a dipping sauce. (If you're cooking with it, you can use it directly from the refrigerator, of course.)

FRIED RICE WITH SWEET SOY SAUCE



Fried Rice With Sweet Soy Sauce image

Make and share this Fried Rice With Sweet Soy Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by weekend cooker

Categories     Rice

Time 35m

Yield 4 dishes, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

3 tablespoons peanut oil, divided
4 large eggs, lightly beaten
3 finely chopped shallots
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 serrano chili, chopped
4 cups cooked long-grain brown rice
2 tablespoons sweet soy sauce (recipe is below)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 1/2 cups thinly sliced daikon radishes
1/3 cup fresh basil leaf
1/3 cup mint leaf
1/3 cup fresh cilantro
4 lime wedges
1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
1/4 cup packed dark brown sugar

Steps:

  • Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, swirl to coat.
  • Pour eggs into pan, and cook for 2 minutes, or until set, stirring once.
  • Remove eggs from pan.
  • Increase heat to high, and add remaining 2 tablespoons oil to pan.
  • Add shallots, garlic, and chile, stir-fry for 1 minute.
  • Add rice, and stir-fry for 3 minutes, or until lightly browned.
  • Add cooked eggs, soy sauce, salt, and pepper, toss to combine.
  • Top with radish, and herbs, and serve with lime.
  • FOR THE SWEET SOY SAUCE:.
  • Combine soysauce and brown sugar in a sauce pan, and bring to a boil over medium heat.
  • Simmer 2 minutes or until rediced to 1/4 cup.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 457.3, Fat 16.8, SaturatedFat 3.6, Cholesterol 186, Sodium 765, Carbohydrate 64.6, Fiber 4.3, Sugar 14.7, Protein 12.9

COCONUT SHRIMP WITH SWEET SOY AND CHILI DIPPING SAUCE



Coconut Shrimp With Sweet Soy and Chili Dipping Sauce image

The best recipe I have found for coconut shrimp. The dipping sauce is a perfect Indonesian- inspired condiment. Ketchup manis is a sweet indonesian sauce. You can substitute 3 Tbs. soy sauce mixed with 1 Tbs. brown sugar if you can't find ketchup manis in your local asian food store.

Provided by Kathy

Categories     Indonesian

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined- the larger the better
1 cup cornstarch
4 egg whites, lightly beaten
1 1/4 cups unsweetened dried shredded coconut
2 1/2 cups peanut oil (for frying) or 2 1/2 cups vegetable oil (for frying)
3 tablespoons ketchup, manis
1/8 teaspoon dried red chili pepper
1 garlic clove, chopped
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons sugar

Steps:

  • Wash and dry the shrimp on paper towels.
  • Put cornstarch, egg whites and coconut into three separate bowls.
  • Dip shrimp into the cornstarch.
  • Shake off the excess.
  • Dip into the egg white.
  • Dip into the coconut, pressing into the shrimp.
  • Heat oil and fry the shrimp until golden brown ( only a couple of minutes).
  • Note: The shrimp can be coated 1 hour before frying and kept in the refrigerator. After frying, they can be kep warm in a preheated oven at 300 degrees for up toe 30 minutes.
  • Place all of dipping sauce ingredients in a food processor or blender and puree until fairly smooth. The mixture may also be chopped and mixed by hand.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1110.8, Fat 102.8, SaturatedFat 25.6, Cholesterol 115.2, Sodium 240.9, Carbohydrate 31, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 7.4, Protein 19.2

HAWAIIAN COCONUT SHRIMP WITH SWEET AND SOUR SOY SAUCE



Hawaiian Coconut Shrimp With Sweet and Sour Soy Sauce image

Make and share this Hawaiian Coconut Shrimp With Sweet and Sour Soy Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by NRG Tribe

Categories     Polynesian

Time 15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

24 large shrimp, peeled
1/2 cup unbleached white flour
sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 egg whites
3 cups desiccated coconut
6 tablespoons lard or 6 tablespoons goose fat
1 cup sweet and sour sauce (recipe follows)
2 garlic cloves
2 tablespoons coconut or 2 tablespoons maple sugar
2 tablespoons fresh limes or 2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 cup warm water
7 tablespoons naturally fermented soy sauce
cayenne pepper (optional)

Steps:

  • Mix flour, sea salt and pepper on a large plate.
  • lightly beat egg whites in a medium bowl.
  • spread coconut on another large plate.
  • dip shrimp in flour then in egg whites.
  • roll each shrimp in coconut until well covered.
  • heat lard in a large cast-iron skillet over medium high heat and fry shrimp until browned and crispy, about 5 minutes on each side.
  • Soy Sauce:.
  • Mix all ingredients and stir until sugar is dissolved.
  • makes 1 cup.
  • Serve shrimp with sweet and sour soy sauce.

SIMMERED KABOCHA PUMPKIN AND FRIED TOFU WITH SWEET SOY SAUCE



Simmered Kabocha Pumpkin and Fried Tofu with Sweet Soy Sauce image

This is a kind of traditional Japanese nimono. It's really good for lunchboxes too. You can get Japanese kabocha pumpkin at a Japanese market, Chinese market, or another Asian market. The dish is even better the next day as leftovers (served hot or cold).

Provided by kyoko

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Squash

Time 1h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

½ kabocha squash - seeded, peeled, and cut into 2-inch cubes
2 cups prepared dashi stock
1 (10 ounce) package fried tofu, cut into 16 pieces
¼ onion, thinly sliced
3 tablespoons sake
3 tablespoons mirin
3 tablespoons soy sauce
3 tablespoons white sugar
1 pinch salt

Steps:

  • Soak kabocha in a bowl of water for 15 minutes. Drain.
  • Combine kabocha squash, dashi stock, fried tofu, onion, sake, mirin, soy sauce, sugar, and salt in a saucepan. Cover with aluminum foil. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer until kabocha squash is tender, about 15 minutes. Remove aluminum foil carefully.
  • Cool before serving, about 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 343.9 calories, Carbohydrate 34.1 g, Cholesterol 1.2 mg, Fat 15.4 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 17.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 914 mg, Sugar 19 g

INDONESIAN BEEF SATé (SATAY) WITH SWEET SOY SAUCE



Indonesian Beef Saté (Satay) With Sweet Soy Sauce image

Southeast Asian marinated and skewered meat with a sweet soy dipping sauce. May be prepared with chicken, pork, beef sirloin or top round, or lamb shoulder. Serves 6 with rice for dinner or 18 as an appetizer on it's own.

Provided by littleturtle

Categories     Steak

Time 25m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/4 cup salad oil
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 garlic cloves
1 large onion, cut into chunks
2 hot red chili peppers, sliced
3 tablespoons fresh coriander, chopped
1/4 cup roasted peanuts
1 teaspoon sesame oil
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3 lbs beef sirloin, cut into 1-inch cubes
bamboo skewers, soaked for 1/2 hour in cold water so they don't burn or metal skewer
2/3 cup soy sauce
1 tablespoon dark molasses
1 tablespoon brown sugar

Steps:

  • Combine all marinade ingredients and purée in blender or food processor.
  • Allow beef to marinate in this mixture for at least 2 hours.
  • Skewer beef and broil over hot coals, turning frequently for 5-7 minutes or bake on a foil lined baking sheet in preheated 325°F oven.
  • Mix together sauce ingredients, and serve skewers with dipping sauce and rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 680, Fat 43.5, SaturatedFat 13.7, Cholesterol 170.1, Sodium 2659.9, Carbohydrate 18.6, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 11.8, Protein 53.6

INDONESIAN SWEET SOY SAUCE (KECAP MANIS)



Indonesian Sweet Soy Sauce (Kecap Manis) image

This Indonesian version of soy sauce is thicker, sweeter and more complex than what you're used to. Try sautéeing green beans with ginger and a dash of kecap manis. From EatingWell magazine, July/August 1997 and posted for ZWT6.

Provided by kitty.rock

Categories     Sauces

Time 30m

Yield 1 1/3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 1/4 cups sugar
1/2 cup water
1 (10 ounce) jar reduced sodium soy sauce (about 1 1/3 cups)
1 star anise, pod
1 garlic clove, crushed

Steps:

  • Half-fill a large bowl with water and ice cubes and set it beside the stove.
  • Combine sugar and water in a heavy 3-quart saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally to dissolve sugar. Once it starts boiling, cook without stirring until syrup turns amber, 5 to 10 minutes. Immediately set saucepan in ice water for about 30 seconds.
  • Add soy sauce, star anise and garlic to cooled caramel.
  • Return pan to medium-high heat and bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and let cool completely. Discard garlic. Transfer to a jar (sterilized if keeping longer than 1 week) and let mellow overnight in the refrigerator before using.
  • Make Ahead Tip: Cover and refrigerate for up to 2 weeks or freeze for up to 6 months.

JAPANESE BREADED PORK CUTLET WITH SWEET TOMATO SOY SAUCE



Japanese Breaded Pork Cutlet with Sweet Tomato Soy Sauce image

Provided by Trisha Yearwood

Categories     main-dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 1/2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons brown sugar
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
3 large eggs, well beaten
2 cups panko breadcrumbs
1 1/2 pounds 1/4- to 1/2-inch-thick boneless pork loin chops
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Vegetable oil, for shallow frying

Steps:

  • For the sweet tomato soy sauce: Stir together the ketchup, soy sauce, Worcestershire and brown sugar in a small bowl and refrigerate until ready to use.
  • For the pork cutlets: Put the flour in a wide, shallow bowl; the eggs in another; and the panko in a third.
  • Poke the pork with a fork a few times to tenderize it, then sprinkle the pork with salt and pepper. Heat about 1/4 inch oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Meanwhile, working in batches, dredge the pork in flour. Shake off the excess and dip in the eggs, letting the excess drip off before coating in the panko. Fry in the oil, turning once, until golden brown on both sides and just cooked through, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Repeat with the remaining pork.
  • Serve the fried pork cutlets with the sweet tomato soy sauce.

VIETNAMESE-STYLE LAMB RIBLETS WITH SWEET SOY DIPPING SAUCE



VIETNAMESE-STYLE LAMB RIBLETS WITH SWEET SOY DIPPING SAUCE image

Categories     Lamb     Appetizer

Yield 4-6 appetizers

Number Of Ingredients 21

For the marinade
1/4 cup finely chopped shallot
2 medium cloves garlic, minced
2 Tbs. fish sauce
2 Tbs. soy sauce
2 Tbs. peanut or vegetable oil
2 Tbs. packed brown sugar (light or dark)
1-1/2 Tbs. fresh lime juice
1 Tbs. grated fresh ginger
1 Tbs. whole coriander seed, toasted and coarsely ground
1 tsp. chile sauce, such as sambal oelek or sriracha
1/4 tsp. kosher salt
2 lb. lamb breast riblets (also called Denver-style ribs)
For the dipping sauce
2 Tbs. fish sauce
2 Tbs. fresh lime juice
2 Tbs. unseasoned rice vinegar
2 Tbs. chopped fresh cilantro
1 Tbs. soy sauce
1 Tbs. granulated sugar
1 medium clove garlic, minced

Steps:

  • Marinate the riblets Put all of the marinade ingredients in a medium bowl and stir to combine. Put the riblets in a gallon-size freezer bag and pour in the marinade. Seal the bag and massage the riblets to evenly distribute the marinade. Refrigerate for at least 8 and up to 24 hours, turning the bag occasionally to redistribute the marinade. Cook the riblets Position a rack in the center of the oven and heat the oven to 300°F. Remove the riblets from the marinade, scraping any excess seasonings back into the bag (reserve the marinade). Arrange the riblets bone side down on a flat roasting rack in a roasting pan or on a heavy-duty baking sheet. Roast, basting with the reserved marinade every 20 minutes for the first hour, until the meat is very tender and can be easily pierced with a knife, 1-1/2 to 2 hours. Make the dipping sauce Combine all of the sauce ingredients in a small bowl and stir until the sugar is dissolved. Finish and serve Position an oven rack 5 to 6 inches from the broiling element and heat the broiler on high. Arrange the riblets cut side up on a foil-lined baking sheet and broil until browned and sizzling on one side, 2 to 3 minutes. Turn with tongs and brown the other side, 2 to 3 minutes more. Transfer to a serving platter. Serve with the dipping sauce and plenty of napkins. Make Ahead Tips The riblets can be roasted, cooled, and refrigerated up to 2 days ahead. Bring to room temperature before broiling.

ROASTED SWEET POTATOES AND SOY SAUCE



Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Soy Sauce image

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Holidays & Events     Thanksgiving Recipes     Thanksgiving Side Dish Recipes     Sweet Potato Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 2

Sweet potatoes
Soy sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Prick sweet potatoes with a fork in several places and place on a foil-lined rimmed baking sheet. Roast until soft and tender inside and juices are caramelized, at least 1 hour, depending on size. Split open and drizzle with soy sauce.

JAPANESE MEATBALLS IN SWEET SOY SAUCE (NIKU DANGO)



Japanese Meatballs in Sweet Soy Sauce (Niku Dango) image

The full name for this is 'niku-dango no amakara-ni'. This appetiser/side dish is very simple to make. The presentation is lovely since the sauce acts also as a glaze...and its sweet coating makes these meatballs a kid-pleaser too! For fans of Asian street food these meatballs can be presented 'yakitori-style' by putting them on wooden skewers, with 4-5 balls on each skewer.

Provided by nuwa8191

Categories     Pork

Time 50m

Yield 16-20 meatballs

Number Of Ingredients 14

8 ounces ground pork
2 ounces lettuce, finely chopped
3 ounces carrots, finely grated
1 tablespoon sake
1 pinch salt
1/2 beaten egg
1 tablespoon cornflour
1 teaspoon sesame oil (optional)
4 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon sake
1 tablespoon mirin
1 tablespoon caster sugar
1 tablespoon light soy sauce
2 tablespoons cornflour

Steps:

  • Mix together all the ingredients for the meatballs in a bowl. Knead the mixture until the ingredients are well combined. The beaten egg should give a stickiness to the rest of the mixture, holding it together.
  • Take a small amount of the mixture -slightly less than a tablespoon) in your hand and mould it into a ball. Continue until the meatball mixture is used up.
  • Fill a pan about one-third full of cooking oil. Heat oil to 350ºF and deep fry the meatballs until brown, about 5 minute (Turn meatballs halfway to ensure they are browned evenly.).
  • Remove meatballs to plate lined with absorbent paper, to drain off excess oil.
  • Combine all the ingredients for the sauce in a pan. Mix them together over a low heat, stirring until the sauce has thickened.
  • Add the meatballs to the pan and roll them around in the pan until they are all covered with the sauce.
  • Pour the meatballs with sauce onto a serving plate and serve!

OYSTERS WITH SWEET CITRUS SOY SAUCE



Oysters With Sweet Citrus Soy Sauce image

If you love oysters and love citrus fruits, here is your ideal recipe! Recipes certainly don't come any simpler than this one! This starter is low GI and comes from 'educated cooking: 80 recipes that are easy to prepare and are low in fat'. As long as your guests love oysters and citrus juices, what could be easier? A wonderfully easy prepare-ahead dish.

Provided by bluemoon downunder

Categories     Lemon

Time 5m

Yield 12 Oysters with Sweet Citrus Soy Sauce, 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

12 oysters
1 lemon
2 limes
150 ml sweet soy sauce or 5 fluid ounces sweet soy sauce

Steps:

  • Juice the lemon and limes, combine the juices and whisk in the sweet soy sauce.
  • Divide the combined juices and soy sauce across the 12 oysters and keep the oysters refrigerated until serving time.
  • Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 271.5, Fat 7.1, SaturatedFat 1.6, Cholesterol 150, Sodium 319.9, Carbohydrate 24.6, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 1.9, Protein 29.1

KECAP MANIS - INDONESIAN SWEET SOY SAUCE



Kecap Manis - Indonesian Sweet Soy Sauce image

This recipe has been posted here for play CQ3 - Indonesia. Found at website: http://www.fussfreecooking.com/recipe-categories/meatless-recipes/make-your-own-kecap-manis-indonesian-sweet-soy-sauce/ Sweet soy sauce is an Indonesian sweetened aromatic soy sauce, which has dark color and a thick syrupy consistency and a unique,...

Provided by Baby Kato

Categories     Other Sauces

Time 12m

Number Of Ingredients 2

1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup + 1/8 cup (i.e one half of a quarter cup) brown sugar

Steps:

  • 1. In small pot, add brown sugar and soy sauce.
  • 2. Boil the sauce over low to medium flame until thickens resembling maple syrup. If the mixture starts to boil vigorously and looks like it is going to over boil, leave the pot away from the flame until the boiling has calm down and continue to boil over low heat.
  • 3. You have to keep a watchful eye while the mixture is cooking to avoid over boiling. As the mixture cools down, it will further thicken.

KECAP MANIS (SWEET SOY SAUCE)



KECAP MANIS (SWEET SOY SAUCE) image

Yield 30 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 1/2 cups white sugar
3 cups dark soy sauce
1/2 cup water
1/2 star anise pod
2 fresh curry leaves
1 (1 inch) piece fresh ginger root, sliced
4 cloves garlic, minced

Steps:

  • 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.

Tips:

  • Choose the right soy sauce: Use a high-quality soy sauce that is naturally brewed and has a rich, complex flavor. Look for a soy sauce that is labeled "sweet" or "sweet soy sauce."
  • Balance the flavors: Sweet soy sauce is a versatile ingredient that can be used in a variety of dishes. However, it is important to balance the flavors so that the sweetness does not overwhelm the other ingredients. Use a combination of sweet, salty, sour, and umami ingredients to create a harmonious dish.
  • Use sweet soy sauce as a marinade: Sweet soy sauce is an excellent marinade for meats, poultry, and seafood. The sweetness of the sauce helps to caramelize the food and create a delicious crust. Marinate the food for at least 30 minutes before cooking.
  • Use sweet soy sauce as a dipping sauce: Sweet soy sauce is a delicious dipping sauce for appetizers, entrees, and snacks. It is especially good with fried foods, such as tempura and chicken wings.
  • Use sweet soy sauce as a glaze: Sweet soy sauce can be used as a glaze for meats, poultry, and vegetables. The glaze will help to caramelize the food and create a shiny, flavorful crust. Brush the glaze on the food during the last few minutes of cooking.

Conclusion:

Sweet soy sauce is a delicious and versatile ingredient that can be used in a variety of dishes. It is a great way to add a sweet, salty, and umami flavor to your food. Experiment with different recipes and techniques to find new ways to use sweet soy sauce.

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