Description
Gado Gado is a traditional Indonesian salad featuring blanched vegetables, eggs, and a flavorful peanut sauce. This recipe combines a variety of textures and flavors for a satisfying dish.
Ingredients
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Gado Gado Sauce:
- 1/3 cup natural peanut butter
- 4 tsp red curry paste
- 3 tsp Kecap Manis (Indonesian sweet soy sauce)
- 1 tsp sambal oelak or other chilli paste
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 large garlic clove, pressed
- 1 1/2 tbsp lime juice
- 1/2 cup coconut milk
- 1/2 cup water
Salad:
- 1 bunch spinach
- 4 cups beansprouts
- 200g potatoes
- 1 cucumber
- 2-3 boiled eggs
- 15 prawn crackers
Crispy Tempeh (or tofu):
- 2 tbsp vegetable or peanut oil
- 200g tempeh or firm tofu
Garnishes:
- 1 tbsp finely chopped peanuts
- Red chili, sliced
Instructions
- Gado Gado Peanut Sauce: Mix all sauce ingredients in a saucepan over medium heat. Simmer for 5 minutes, adjust seasoning, and keep warm.
- Blanched Vegetables: Cook potatoes, beansprouts, and spinach separately until tender. Drain and set aside.
- Crispy tempeh or tofu: Slice and fry until crispy.
- Assemble: Arrange vegetables, eggs, and tempeh on a plate. Serve with peanut sauce and garnishes.
Notes
- Choose natural peanut butter without added sugar for best flavor.
- Use Maesri red curry paste for authentic taste.
- Kecap Manis can be substituted with dark soy sauce and honey.
- Adjust spiciness and sweetness of the sauce to taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 572 cal
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 502mg
- Fat: 33g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 187mg
