Kecap Sambal - Javanese Sweet and Spicy Sauce

sweet soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: regular soy sauce

Low-sodium soy sauce reduces sodium intake while maintaining flavor.

fresh chili peppers

🥗Healthier: jalapeños

💰Cheaper: dried chili flakes

Dried chili flakes are more accessible and have a longer shelf life.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

White sugar is often less expensive than brown sugar.

Warn about the use of shrimp paste for those allergic to shellfish.

Pour sweet soy sauce into a pot.

Add sugar to the pot with the soy sauce.

Heat the pot and mix until the sugar dissolves.

Add crispy and brown onion to the mixture.

Blend the onion with the soy sauce and sugar mixture.

Cooking Techniques

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