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It balances saltiness with intense sweetness and warm spice notes.","serves":32,"time":{"prepMinutes":10,"cookMinutes":30,"totalMinutes":40,"activeMinutes":15},"ingredients":[{"id":"ingredient-1","original":"250g Palm sugar, chopped (or dark brown sugar)","name":"Palm Sugar","quantity":250,"unit":"g","usQuantity":8.8,"usUnit":"oz","form":"chopped","notes":"can substitute with dark brown sugar if needed","group":"Base","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-2","original":"250ml Soy sauce","name":"Soy Sauce","quantity":250,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":"1","usUnit":"cup","form":"liquid","notes":"regular soy sauce","group":"Base","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-3","original":"120ml Water","name":"Water","quantity":120,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":"1/2","usUnit":"cup","form":"","notes":"","group":"Base","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-4","original":"2 garlic cloves, smashed","name":"Garlic","quantity":2,"unit":"clove","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"clove","form":"smashed","notes":"","group":"Aromatics","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-5","original":"1 inch piece of ginger, sliced","name":"Ginger","quantity":1,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"piece","form":"sliced","notes":"fresh, approximately 1 inch","group":"Aromatics","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-6","original":"2 star anise","name":"Star Anise","quantity":2,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"piece","form":"whole","notes":"","group":"Aromatics","optional":false}],"instructions":[{"id":"instruction-1","text":"In a medium saucepan, combine the chopped palm sugar, soy sauce, and water.","group":"Preparation","title":"Combine the chopped palm sugar, soy sauce, and water","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Add the smashed garlic, sliced ginger, and star anise to the mixture.","group":"Preparation","title":"Add the smashed garlic, sliced ginger, and star anise","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the liquid to a gentle boil, stirring frequently to ensure the sugar is fully dissolved.","group":"Cooking","title":"Place the saucepan","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 20 to 30 minutes. 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