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  • Indonesian Ketjap Manis Sauce For Chicken Or

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    Ingredients

    • 2 x Garlic cloves, chopped
    • 1/4 c. Ketjap manis, store bought or possibly homemade (below)
    • 1/4 c. Fresh lime juice
    • 2 Tbsp. Safflower oil
    • 3/4 c. Sugar
    • 1 c. Soy sauce
    • 2 Tbsp. Water
    • 1 Tbsp. Sliced lemon grass
    • 1 x Clove garlic, chopped
    • 1 x Star anise

    Directions

    1. Combine all ingredients. Mix well, Makes sufficient for 1 lb. of chicken or possibly fish.
    2. To use: Cut chicken or possibly fish into cubes. Place in a glass bowl, pour in sauce and toss to coat. Let marinate 30 min to 1 hour before grilling.
    3. Ketjap manis: Caramelize 3/4 c. sugar in a heavy pot. Gradually stir in 1 c. soy sauce, 2 Tbsp. water, 1 Tbsp. sliced lemon grass, 1 chopped garlic clove and 1 star anise. Bring to a boil, lower heat and simmer for 10 min. Cold and strain through cheesecloth.
    4. Makes about 11/4 c.. Store in the refrigerator.

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