Indonesian Soy Sauce (Kecap Manis Sedang) Recipe 2/3 cup soy sauce 1 cup water 2/3 cup brown sugar 8 bay leaves Stir the water, soy sauce, and sugar together in a saucepan; add the bay leaves and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer until thickened, about 30 minutes. Recipe of the Day|