>> time required: 2 hours
>> course: condiment

Boil @soy sauce{1%cup}, @water{1/2%cup}, @sugar{125%g}, @cinnamon{1 stick}, @bay leaves{2}, @star anise{2}, @fennel seeds{1/2%tsp}, @ginger{2%cm}, slightly crushed @black cardamom pod{1}, and @dried orange peel{2 pieces}
Turn to low simmer for ~{30%minutes} covered
When coats spoon, it is done