Gado-Gado
Gado-Gado is a quintessential Indonesian salad that bursts with flavors and textures. This vibrant dish, meaning 'mix-mix,' embodies the melange of Indonesia's culinary diversity, combining fresh vegetables, tofu, tempeh with a rich peanut sauce. It's a dish that soothes the soul while dazzling the eyes with its colorful presentation.
Ingredients
For Salad
- 2 cups organic cabbage shredded
- 1 cup bean sprouts fresh
- 2 pieces medium potatoes boiled and quartered
- 1 block firm tofu cubed and pan-fried
- 200 grams tempeh sliced and pan-fried
- 1 cup green beans blanched
For Peanut Sauce
- 1 cup roasted peanuts unsalted
- 2 tablespoons kecap manis Indonesian sweet soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon tamarind paste
- 1 teaspoon chili paste adjust to taste
- 1.5 cups coconut milk full-fat
- 1 tablespoon lime juice fresh
- 2 cloves garlic minced
Instructions
- Prepare the Vegetables: Arrange shredded cabbage, bean sprouts, quartered potatoes, fried tofu, fried tempeh, and blanched green beans neatly on a serving platter.
- Make the Peanut Sauce: In a blender or food processor, combine roasted peanuts, kecap manis, tamarind paste, chili paste, coconut milk, lime juice, and minced garlic. Blend until smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Assemble the Dish: Pour the peanut sauce over the arranged vegetables and protein. Mix gently to combine if desired.
Notes
For a richer peanut sauce, consider roasting your own peanuts and add more chili paste for heat. Substituting almond butter can create a unique nutty flavor.
Nutrition
Calories: 633kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 32gFat: 46gSaturated Fat: 20gPolyunsaturated Fat: 11gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gSodium: 351mgPotassium: 874mgFiber: 6gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 235IUVitamin C: 22mgCalcium: 265mgIron: 7mg
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