How to Make Gado-Gado Salad at Home

Ingredients:

• 1 cup of bean sprouts, washed and blanched
• 1 cup of cabbage, thinly sliced
• 2 medium sized potatoes, peeled and cut into small cubes, fried until golden
• 2 medium sized carrots, peeled and cut into small cubes, boiled until tender but still firm
• ½ cucumber, sliced into thin rounds
• 1 small bunch of kale, blanched and cut into small pieces
• ¼ cup of roasted unsalted peanuts, crushed
• 1 package of firm tofu, cut into small cubes, fried until golden
• 1 hard boild egg, slice into quarters

Dressing Ingredients:

• 3 cloves of garlic, minced
• 3 shallots, minced
• 1 tbsp of palm sugar
• 1 tbsp of tamarind paste
• 2 tbsp of sweet soy sauce
• 3 tbsp of peanut butter
• 3 tbsp of water
• 1 tbsp of vegetable oil

Instructions:

1. Prepare all the vegetables by washing, blanching, and frying as necessary.
2. Make the dressing by combining all the dressing ingredients in a bowl and whisking until well combined.
3. Once all the vegetables are prepared, add them to a large mixing bowl and toss gently to combine.
4. Drizzle the dressing over the vegetables and toss again until all the vegetables are well coated with the dressing.
5. Sprinkle the crushed peanuts over the salad and top with the fried tofu and hard-boiled egg quarters.
6. Serve immediately while still fresh and warm.

Personal Introduction:

Gado-Gado salad is a popular Indonesian dish that’s both versatile and delicious. It’s a perfect choice for veggie lovers looking for a healthy and easy-to-make meal that can be customized according to their preferences. I love Gado Gado Salad for its sweet, savory, and nutty flavors, and the combination of different textures that makes it so satisfying. In this recipe, I’ll be sharing with you how to make Gado Gado salad at home, with a few cool tips and tricks that will help you achieve the perfect look and taste. So grab your apron and let’s get started.

Fun Fact: Did you know that the word “gado-gado” means “mix-mix” in Indonesian? The name refers to the mixing of different veggies and ingredients that make up this colorful and healthy salad.