If you can't seem to get your hands on kecap manis, you can try making an approximation at home. Buy some regular Japanese soy sauce and heat it gently with palm sugar and flavors like ginger and ...

Look for ketjap manis in specialist oriental stores. Chinese and Japanese soy sauces are not in themselves suitable substitutes; if they were used to replace ketjap manis, the dish would need ...

You know what it is, but do you know the difference between light soy and dark soy? And what about Chinese and Japanese sauces? From the dairy section to the tinned veggie aisle, supermarkets can be ...

Kecap manis is available at Asian stores and some supermarkets, but it's surprisingly easy to make. If you have trouble sourcing it, I've given the very simple recipe below.

A kid who was never treated to hot mielies (corn on the cob) slathered with Marmite is a child deprived. It’s one of those sublime pairings that make a young palate perk up and take notice. But add ...