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Sauce & Paste
Indonesian · Malaysian
🧭 The real thing: Asian markets (H Mart, 99 Ranch, Uwajimaya)
Soy sauce + brown sugar, simmered
88%How much: Simmer ½ cup soy + ½ cup brown sugar 3–4 min
That's exactly how kecap manis is made — soy thickened with palm sugar.
📍 Any supermarket