Ketjap Manis - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3/4 cup sugar
1 cup soy sauce or 1 cup tamari
2 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon sliced lemongrass
1 garlic clove, minced
1 star anise

Preparation

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.