Gado-Gado
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Indonesian

Gado-Gado

Gado Gado

Indonesia's greatest salad — a vibrant, generous platter of steamed and fresh vegetables, tofu, tempeh and hard-boiled eggs dressed in a rich, sweet, spicy peanut sauce. Jakarta's national salad.

Total
50 min
Serves
4
Level
Medium

Prep 20 min · Cook 30 min

Ingredients

4 servings

Method

  1. Peanut sauce: blend peanuts, garlic, chillies and galangal with a splash of water to a coarse paste. Fry paste in a little oil for 3 minutes. Add coconut milk, kecap manis, tamarind water, sugar and salt. Simmer 5 minutes, stirring, until thickened. Add water to reach a pourable but thick consistency.

    About 5 min

  2. Prepare all vegetables: boil potatoes, blanch green beans and bean sprouts. Fry tofu and tempeh separately until golden.

    About 14 min

  3. Arrange the vegetables, tofu, tempeh and eggs attractively on a large platter or in individual bowls.

    About 14 min

  4. Pour the warm peanut sauce generously over the top, covering everything.

    About 14 min

  5. Top with crispy prawn crackers (kerupuk) for texture and serve with extra peanut sauce on the side.

    About 3 min

Nutrition per serving (estimate)

Calories
580
Protein
28 g
Carbs
46 g
Fat
32 g
Fibre
8 g
Sugar
16 g
Sodium
820 mg

Contains: gluten, dairy, eggs, peanuts, soy, shellfish

Recipe by Boon Tools.