What to do with leftover kecap manis

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Bring the syrupy sweetness of this Indonesian soy sauce to your cooking. Discover delicious ways of using up your leftover kecap manis.

Recipes using kecap manis

How to use leftover kecap manis

Asian stir-fried chicken. Cut boneless chicken breasts into strips and lightly coat in kecap manis, a squeeze of lime juice and a splash of soy sauce. Stir-fry with sliced veg over a high heat. Drizzle toasted sesame oil and serve with noodles.
Peanut dipping sauce. Mix 2 tbsp of crunchy peanut butter, 2 tbsp kecap manis, 1 tbsp warm water, 1 tbsp honey and a generous squeeze of lime juice in a small bowl. Use as a sauce to serve with pad thai, or as a quick satay sauce for chicken skewers.