Chef Joey's Ketjap Manis

If you enjoy Asian food then Ketjap Manis is a great sauce to have in your fridge. It's dark and sweet and really adds to Satay or Sunflower Butter Sauces. I don't like using sugar so I came up with this sauce using Agave Syrup in its place. I have tried the commercial Ketjap and it's thicker then mine.

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 10

Ingredients

• 2⁄3 cup  dark  agave syrup
• 3⁄4 cup  filtered water
• 2⁄3 cup tamari soy sauce
• 5  tablespoons molasses
• 1  teaspoon  grated ginger
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions

1. Combine the agave and water in a small sauce pan.
2. Bring to a boil.
3. Using a candy thermometer bring the mixture up to 200'F.
4. Once it reaches that temperature reduce the heat to low.
5. Stir in the rest of the ingredients and simmer for 5 minutes.
6. Store in the fridge for 2-3 months in a jar with a lid.
7. Bon Appetit!