Ketjap Manis Supermarket Food

KETJAP MANIS

Steps:

• Caramelize 3/4 cup sugar in a heavy pot.
• Gradually stir in the rest of the ingredients. Bring to a boil, lower heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
• Cool and strain through cheesecloth.

BRAISED TOFU IN CARAMEL SAUCE

Steps:

• Slice the tofu in half along its length and then each portion into two thick slices. Place the slices between paper towels to drain, replacing towels as needed.
• Meanwhile, dissolve the sugar in 1/4 cup water and cook in a small saucepan over medium-low heat until small bubbles begin to appear around the edges of the pan. Carefully swirl the solution, but do not stir. Continue to heat, as bubbles move inward toward the center of the pan and the solution turns darker, 20 to 35 minutes, until the syrup has become a deep, golden caramel color. Carefully add 1/2 cup water to this mixture. (It will sputter violently. If some sugar crystallizes at this point, carefully stir the mixture with a metal spoon. The sugar will remelt.) Turn off the heat and allow to cool slightly.
• Transfer the caramel sauce to a wide saucepan, turn the heat to medium and add the shallots, cooking for about 2 minutes. Add the garlic and ginger and stir again, cooking for about 1 minute. Now stir in the soy sauce. Simmer and stir until the mixture is viscous and the vegetables are well coated, about 10 minutes.
• Place the tofu in the sauce in a single layer and simmer uncovered for 7 minutes. Using a spatula, turn the pieces over. Simmer for 3 or 4 minutes more and then transfer to a warmed platter. Pour the sauce over the tofu and sprinkle with scallions and black pepper. Serve with white rice.

KETJAP MANIS

Steps:

• Combine sugar and water in 2 quart saucepan.
• Bring to simmer over medium heat, stirring constantly just until sugar dissolves.
• Increase heat to high and continue cooking until syrup reaches 200 degrees on a candy thermometer, about 5 minutes.
• Reduce heat to low.
• Stir in remaining ingredients and simmer 3 minutes.
• This will keep 2-3 months tightly covered in the refrigerator.

KECAP MANIS (SWEET SOY SAUCE)

Steps:

• Carmelize the sugar in saucepan over low heat, stirring frequently.
• When the sugar has melted, add the remaining ingredients.
• Bring to a boil, stirring constantly until the sugar has completely dissolved.
• Lower heat and cook for 10 minutes more.
• Removed from heat and allow to cool.
• Pour into a bottle and store in the fridge.
• This can be stored for several months.
• I do not strain it as the flavor improves with time.

CHEF JOEY'S KETJAP MANIS

Steps:

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

NASI GORENG (INDONESIAN FRIED RICE WITH VEGETABLES)

Steps:

• Prepare the rice as indicated and have it ready.
• In a kettle, bring enough water to the boil to cover the green beans when they are added. Add salt to taste. Add the beans and cook about two minutes. Drain and set aside.
• Heat the oil in a wok or skillet until it is almost smoking. Add the celery and carrot and cook, stirring, about 45 seconds.
• Add the broccoli and the drained long beans and cook about 15 seconds, stirring. Add the bok choy and snow peas and cook about 30 seconds, stirring. Add the scallions or green onions and the pepper. Cook 10 seconds.
• Add the rice, stirring rapidly, and cook until thoroughly heated without browning.
• Do the following as quickly as possible: Make a well in the center of the rice and add the eggs, stirring rapidly and constantly. When they are barely scrambled, start stirring the rice into the eggs, stirring in a circular fashion, incorporating all of the rice.
• Sprinkle with ketjap manis and salt, add the bean sprouts and cook, stirring and tossing, about 30 seconds. Sprinkle with the chopped scallions and serve immediately.