Indonesian Gado-Gado Salad with Peanut Dressing Recipe

Are you tired of the usual salads you eat every day? Why not try something new and exotic! Indonesian Gado-Gado Salad is an interesting salad popular in Indonesia, made with fresh vegetables and peanut dressing. This salad is not only delicious but also nutritious.

It is a vegan recipe that is easy to make, budget-friendly, and perfect for a quick lunch or dinner. The unique thing about this salad is the peanut dressing that gives it a savory and slightly sweet taste. Peanut sauce is a popular ingredient in Indonesian cuisine, and it pairs perfectly with this salad’s vegetables and boiled eggs.

This Indonesian Gado-Gado recipe has all the flavors you need to satisfy your taste buds, and it’s undoubtedly going to be your go-to salad recipe once you’ve tried it.

Ingredients

• 1 cup of thinly sliced cabbage
• ½ cup of string beans, sliced diagonally about an inch long
• 1 cup of spinach
• 1 cup of bean sprouts
• 2 boiled eggs, sliced
• 1 cup of fried tofu, sliced into small squares
• 1 cup of boiled potatoes, diced
• 1/2 cup of roasted peanuts, chopped
• 1 tablespoon of lime juice
• 1 tablespoon of kecap manis (sweet soy sauce)
• 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon of tamarind paste
• 1 tablespoon of sugar
• 1 teaspoon of salt
• 1 teaspoon of garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon of red pepper flakes

Instructions

1. Wash the vegetables and spinach and add them to a serving bowl.
2. Blanch the cabbage, string beans, spinach, and bean sprouts in boiling water for 2-3 minutes, then add them to the serving bowl.
3. Top the vegetables with sliced boiled eggs, fried tofu, and boiled potatoes.
4. To make the peanut dressing, combine the roasted peanuts, lime juice, kecap manis, tamarind paste, sugar, salt, garlic powder, red pepper flakes, and vegetable oil in a food processor or blender. Pulse until the mixture forms a smooth sauce.
5. Pour the peanut sauce over the salad and serve immediately.

Personal Introduction and Tips

I was absolutely mesmerized when I first tasted this Indonesian Gado-Gado salad. I was surprised to see how flavorful and healthy this salad was. It did not only satisfy my taste buds but also provided me with the necessary nutrients that my body needed.

If you’re someone like me who gets bored of eating the same salads repeatedly, this Indonesian Gado-Gado salad is perfect for you. The unique ingredients and the peanut dressing of this salad give it an exotic and flavorful taste that you’ll want to have over and over again.

Here are some helpful tips when making this salad:

– You can substitute the vegetables with whatever you have on hand, such as carrots, cucumber, or broccoli.
– Don’t overcook the vegetables, otherwise, they’ll become mushy.
– To save time, prepare the peanut dressing in advance and store it in an airtight container in the fridge until you’re ready to use it.
– If you prefer a spicier dressing, add more red pepper flakes to the peanut sauce.
– You can also add some shrimp crackers on top for crunchiness.

In summary, this Indonesian Gado-Gado Salad is simple, flavorful, and healthy. It’s a great way to incorporate more vegetables into your diet and try something new. Once you’ve tried this exotic and delicious salad, you’ll never want to go back to boring salads again!