The Best Gado-Gado Recipe – Indonesian Salad with Peanut Sauce

Introduction

Gado-Gado is a popular Indonesian salad made from a variety of vegetables and served with a delicious peanut sauce. This salad is not only delicious, but it’s also healthy and easy to make. Gado-Gado is a staple dish in Indonesia and it’s served as a main course or a side dish. It’s a perfect summer dish and a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. In this article, I’ll show you how to make the best Gado-Gado recipe with a few tips and tricks that will take this salad to the next level!

Ingredients

• 1 cucumber, sliced
• 2 carrots, peeled and sliced
• 1 small head of lettuce, chopped
• 1 cup of bean sprouts
• 1 cup of string beans, cut into bite-size pieces
• 1 cup of cabbage, chopped
• 4 hard-boiled eggs, sliced
• 1 cup of fried tofu, sliced
• 1 cup of fried tempeh, sliced
• 1 cup of boiled potatoes, sliced

Instructions

1. Prepare the vegetables: slice the cucumber, peel and slice the carrots, chop the lettuce, and chop the cabbage.
2. Blanch the bean sprouts and string beans in boiling water for 1-2 minutes and then remove from heat and rinse under cold water.
3. Cook the potatoes until tender and then slice into bite-size pieces.
4. Fry the tofu and tempeh in a pan until crispy and then slice into bite-size pieces.
5. Arrange all the ingredients on a large platter or individual bowls.
6. Prepare the peanut sauce by mixing together 1 cup of peanut butter, 1/4 cup of soy sauce, 1/4 cup of water, 1/4 cup of sugar, 2 cloves of garlic (minced), and 1 tbsp of lime juice. Mix well until smooth and creamy.
7. Pour the peanut sauce over the salad and serve.
8. Enjoy your delicious Gado-Gado salad!

Some Tips and Facts

– To make your peanut sauce even more flavorful, you can add some grated ginger or lemongrass.
– You can also add some fried onions or crushed peanuts on top of the salad for extra crunch.
– Gado-Gado is a very versatile dish, so feel free to add or substitute ingredients based on your personal preference.
– In Indonesia, Gado-Gado is often served with rice or noodles to make it a more filling meal.
– Gado-Gado is a great dish for vegetarians or anyone looking for a healthy and delicious meal.
– Peanut sauce is a common condiment in Indonesian cuisine and can be used in many other dishes such as Satay and Nasi Goreng.
– Peanut butter is a good source of healthy fats and protein, making it a great addition to any diet.