Sugar-Free Sweet Soy Sauce – Keto Kecap Manis

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Sugar-free Sweet Soy Sauce Recipe. This simple recipe is the keto equivalent of kecap manis! We've kept it gluten free too.
Sugar-free Sweet Soy Sauce Recipe

Our love of Asian influenced meals has begun a search for a Keto-Friendly Kecap Manis. Finding no recipes, this Sugar-Free Sweet Soy Sauce was created, and many more inspired dishes will follow!

Everyone has a different tolerance for sweetness and some brands of Tamari Sauce are saltier than others. If you find that the sauce isn’t sweet enough, add a few drops of Stevia.

Originally we made this recipe using erythritol, but after making it again with xylitol we’ve found the sauce to be much closer to the high carb version. It is thick and sticky and doesn’t harden when cooled.

If you choose to use erythritol, be aware it causes the sauce to become hard when cooled, even at room temperature. It can be set in ice cube trays to make using it easier or warmed in the microwave or on the stove to make it pourable each time you need it.

There are no “perishable” ingredients in the sauce and it could potentially last indefinitely, however, we recommend using it within 3 weeks to be on the safe side. Store it in an airtight container in the fridge.

This recipe makes approximately 1 cup of Sugar-Free Sweet Soy Sauce, which is 16 serves of 1 tablespoon.

Sugar-Free Sweet Soy Sauce Ingredients

  • 8 ounces of Tamari Sauce
  • 1 ¼ cup of Xylitol

How to make Sugar-Free Sweet Soy Sauce

How to make Sugar-Free Sweet Soy Sauce. This easy kecap manis recipe is gluten free and great for anyone on a keto or paleo diet. It's quick to make and long lasting!
How to make Sugar-Free Sweet Soy Sauce
  1. Place the ingredients in a saucepan over low heat.
  2. Heat for 15-20 minutes until the xylitol has dissolved and the sauce has thickened slightly.
  3. Store in an airtight container.
Sugar-free Sweet Soy Sauce Recipe. This simple recipe is the keto equivalent of kecap manis! We've kept it gluten free too.

Sugar-Free Sweet Soy Sauce - Keto Kecap Manis

A love of Asian influenced meals has begun a search for a Keto Friendly Kecap Manis. Finding no recipes, this Sugar-Free Sweet Soy was created, and many more inspired dishes will follow!

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Course: Condiments
Cuisine: Chinese, Indonesian, Thai
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 16 serves
Calories: 8kcal
Author: Gerri

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Ingredients

  • 8 ounces tamari
  • 1 1/4 cup xylitol

Instructions

  • Place the ingredients in a saucepan over low heat.
  • Heat for 15-20 minutes until the xylitol has dissolved and the sauce has thickened slightly.
  • Store in an airtight container.

Notes

Nutrition

Serving: 1tbsp | Calories: 8kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 0g | Sodium: 740mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 0g | Iron: 0.5mg

To make a larger batch of Sugar-Free Sweet Soy, simply adjust the serving amounts in our easy to use recipe card above. 

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I am the founder of My Keto Kitchen. I am a nutritionist, cooking enthusiast, and part-time Van Lifer! Along with a qualified chef, we have created a collection of delicious and healthy recipes.

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9 thoughts on “Sugar-Free Sweet Soy Sauce – Keto Kecap Manis”

  1. 5 stars
    Great recipe – just like the real thing! We just got back from Indonesia, so loving this. Be careful not to overcook like I did which caused a slight “burnt” taste – but still excellent!

    Re the previous comment, xylitol is quite safe for humans. Dogs & humans have very different digestive systems – ie dogs can chomp down a raw chicken leg, bones & all, & be absolutely fine… us, not so much!

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  2. 5 stars
    Thanks for including alternative sweeteners. Since I have a dog, I refuse to have xylitol in the house. No matter how careful anyone is, accidents happen and I don’t want to take that chance since even a tiny bit of xylitol can be deadly to dogs (makes me wonder what it does to people tbh).

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    • Hi Kerry, thank you for your comment. Too much xylitol can upset your stomach, I haven’t heard of any other side effects though.

      Reply
  3. Hi! If I were to use Bragg’s liquid aminos with Lakanto’s Luo Han Guo Sweetener, would the ratio still be the same? Thank you!

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    • Hi Ashley,
      It sure can. Depending of the type of stevia you use, it may not thicken up – but it will still taste delicious.
      Gerri

      Reply

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