kecap manis

Nasi goreng, Indonesia's version of fried rice, gets a sweet-savory profile from kecap manis and a big hit of umami from shrimp paste.

Nasi Goreng (Indonesian Fried Rice) Recipe

For the Spice Paste:

shallots (2 ounces; 55 grams), roughly chopped

garlic

green chili,

terasi (Indonesian shrimp paste), optional (see note)

For the Nasi Goreng:

jasmine rice

(30 milliliters) neutral oil, oil

(30 milliliters) kecap manis (see note), plus more for drizzling

(10 milliliters) soy sauce

Kosher salt

white pepper

To Serve:

cucumbers (optional)

Sliced tomatoes (optional)

shallots (optional)

For the Spice Paste: Add half the shallots to a mortar and grind with the pestle until a coarse purée forms. Add remaining shallots, followed by garlic, chili, and terasi (if using), grinding with the pestle until each ingredient is mostly incorporated before adding the next. The final paste should resemble thick oatmeal in texture. Alternatively, combine all spice paste ingredients in a small food processor and process until they form a paste. 

For the Nasi Goreng: If using day-old rice, transfer rice to a bowl and break rice up with your hands into individual grains.

Heat oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat until shimmering. Add spice paste and cook, stirring constantly and scraping the bottom of the wok or pan to prevent the paste from burning, until a pungent smell permeates your kitchen and the paste turns a few shades darker, 2 to 3 minutes. Reduce heat to medium at any time if the paste appears to be browning too quickly.

Add rice to the wok and stir to coat with the spice paste. Add kecap manis and soy sauce. Stir and cook until rice is evenly colored and hot throughout. Season with salt and white pepper.

Divide rice between two plates and top each plate of rice with a fried egg. Garnish with cucumber and tomato slices and shower with fried shallots, if you like. Serve immediately with kecap manis alongside for drizzling.

Chook gets a second look in rice paper wrappers for the prefect leftovers to lunch box meal.

Kecap manis chicken wraps

Lilydale Free Range Whole Chicken

(80 milliliters) kecap manis

rice paper wrappers

carrot, shredded

(80 grams) shredded purple cabbage

coriander leaves

Lebanese cucumber, sliced

snow pea sprouts

Sweet chilli sauce

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A love of Asian influenced meals has begun a search for a Keto Friendly Kecap Manis. Finding no recipes, this Sugar-Free Sweet Soy was created, and many more inspired dishes will follow!

Sugar-Free Sweet Soy Sauce - Keto Kecap Manis

tamari

xylitol

Place the ingredients in a saucepan over low heat.

Heat for 15-20 minutes until the xylitol has dissolved and the sauce has thickened slightly.

Store in an airtight container.

Echoing the flavours of the best street food across Asia, these chicken satay skewers are a must for any gathering.

This recipe is an extract from Luke Nguyen's latest cookbook, Street Food Asia.

Luke Nguyen's chicken satay with spicy peanut sauce

sunflower oil

garlic cloves, crushed

Asian (red) eschalots, thinly sliced

red chillies, chopped

tsp sweet paprika

tsp white pepper

tsp coriander seeds

nutmeg

tsp cumin

shrimp paste

tbs light soy sauce

tbs kecap manis (Indonesian sweet soy sauce)

chicken thigh fillets, each cut into 4 pieces

peanut oil

Asian (red) eschalots, finely chopped

red chillies, thinly sliced

(140 grams) smooth peanut butter

(250 milliliters) light coconut milk

(60 milliliters) kecap manis (Indonesian sweet soy sauce)

Worcestershire sauce

tsp light soy sauce

(40 grams) unsalted roasted peanuts, crushed

lime

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Asparagus: This crunchy vegie is great steamed, boiled or barbecued, and it's perfect in this crisp spring salad.
Wombok, bean sprouts and low-fat satay sauce give potato salad a tasty Asian twist.

Chicken and asparagus salad with satay sauce

Baby Coliban (Chat) potatoes (see note)

chicken breast

Olive oil spray

garlic cloves, finely chopped

3cm-piece fresh ginger, peeled, finely grated

milliliters (1 cup) coconut-flavoured light evaporated milk

peanut butter

tsp kecap manis

wombok (Chinese cabbage) hard core removed, finely shredded

bean sprouts,

Mouth-watering Asian flavours spring to life in this spicy broth with noodles and chicken dumplings.

Chicken dumplings in chilli and ginger soup

dried rice stick noodles

chicken breast fillets, coarsely chopped

red chilli,

6cm-piece fresh ginger, peeled, finely grated

1L (4 cups) Massel chicken style liquid stock

milliliters (1/3 cup) fresh lime juice

tbsp kecap manis

dry sherry

baby pak choy, leaves separated, washed

This versatile, easy to execute meal is the perfect Summer crowd-pleaser.

Black pepper prawns

tbs dried shrimp*

(100 grams) jasmine rice

garlic cloves, roughly chopped

ginger,

black peppercorns

chicken stock

tbs kecap manis (Indonesian sweet soy sauce)*

tbs oyster sauce

(500 milliliters) sunflower oil

green prawns, peeled (heads and tails intact), deveined

curry leaves*

spring onions, thinly sliced on an angle

unsalted butter

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The new Thai beef salad

vermicelli rice noodles

beef skirt steak, trimmed

olive oil

gluten-free kecap manis (Indonesian sweet soy sauce) or gluten-free soy sauce

(50 grams) white sesame seeds

(40 grams) fried Asian shallots

carrots, shredded

zucchini, shredded

mint, leaves picked

coriander, leaves picked

Thai basil, leaves picked

kaffir lime leaves, finely shredded

red chilli, chopped

garlic clove, chopped

2cm (10 grams) piece ginger, finely grated

brown sugar

tbs fish sauce

No need for cutlery - just roll up these lettuce cups and enjoy the delicious filling. South-East Asian flavours of kecap manis and fish sauce stand out in this pork stir-fry.

Pork & lemon grass larb

lime juice

tbsp fish sauce

tsp sambal oelek

pork mince

lemon

iceberg lettuce leaves

mint leaves

(2 cups) bean sprouts,

Busy people need fast food and this stir-fry ticks all the boxes - it's quick, flavoursome and good for you.

Pork stir-fry with greens and kaffir lime flavoured rice

(1 1/2 cups) jasmine rice

water

kaffir lime leaves, torn

vegetable oil

pork fillet,

red onion, halved,

broccoli,

green beans, topped, halved

kaffir lime leaves, extra, finely shredded

Peanut butter lovers rejoice. This tangy sauce is the perfect accompaniment to kebabs, chicken or steamed vegetables.

Satay sauce

red chilli, finely chopped

coconut cream

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A Japanese-style sauce served with crumbed pork cutlets. Super easy to prepare and only 10 minutes to cook - you will have dinner on the table in no time.

Sesame-crusted pork cutlets with quick tonkatsu sauce

(65 grams) panko breadcrumbs

(50 grams) sesame seeds

tbsp plain flour

eggs, lightly beaten

pork cutlets,

Sunflower oil, to shallow-fry

Radish, thinly sliced, to serve

tomato sauce

garlic powder

tsp ground ginger

Whip up dinner in a flash with this sizzling garlic beef with broccolini stir fry recipe. This one's a weeknight winner!

Sizzling garlic beef with broccolini

500 grams-piece topside beef, thinly sliced across the grain

soy sauce

tsp cornflour

tsp sesame oil

tsp black pepper

brown onion, halved,

garlic chives

broccolini,

milliliters (2/3 cup) Massel vegetable liquid stock

white rice,

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Leaving the duck in the stock overnight not only imparts massive amounts of flavour, but also renders off the fat and keeps the flesh moist. Win, win win.

Soy, orange and star anise glazed duck

duck

(250 milliliters) light soy sauce

star anise

garlic bulb, halved crossways

spring onions

oranges

(125 milliliters) kecap manis (Indonesian sweet soy sauce)

(80 milliliters) maple syrup

white onion, halved,

(50 grams) ginger, shredded

garlic cloves, thinly sliced

red chillies

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It's a constant challenge to come up with meals that everyone likes. This does the trick though and it features the four S's of Asian cooking: salty, sweet, sour and spicy.

Spiced pork with sesame rice

4cm-piece fresh ginger, peeled,

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