Babi Kecap Asam Manis Recipes

BABI KECAP RECIPE (INDONESIAN BRAISED PORK BELLY)

Steps:

• In a large skillet or wok, pour 2 tbs of oil over medium high. Once hot, add garlic and shallot and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
• Add ebi, ginger, jalapeno. Stir and cook for another minute.
• Add pork belly and cook for about 8 minutes until brown.
• Add mushroom, broth, fish sauce, soy sauce, kecap manis and white pepper. Stir to combine and bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for about 1 hour until meat is tender and liquid has thickened and reduced by ½.
• Sprinkle chopped green onion.
• Serve immediately with a side of steamed rice and sliced cucumber.
• Acar (Indonesian pickle) pairs well with this dish

BABI KETJAP

Steps:

• Toss the cut up pork with a little salt & pepper and set aside.
• Heat a little oil and saute the onions for a few minutes.
• Add the pork, ginger and sambal and saute until pork is browned.
• Add the Ketjap Manis and water and mix until well incorporated.
• Bring mixture to a med. simmer and cook for a good 30 minutes stirring frequently.
• It is done when the liquid has cooked down and thickened.
• Top with green onions and serve with rice. We also enjoy it with a little extra sambal on the side.

KECAP MANIS (SWEET SOY SAUCE)

Steps:

• Heat sugar in a heavy saucepan over medium-low heat until sugar becomes lightly brown. Slowly stir in soy sauce. Once the sugar and soy sauce are combined, stir in the water, star anise, curry leaves, ginger, and garlic. Increase heat and bring to a boil. Simmer until the sugar is dissolved, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat and cool. Strain sauce and pour into a lidded bottle or jar. Store in the refrigerator.