Recipe of Gado Gado
Gado Gado is a popular Indonesian salad that features a medley of fresh vegetables, tofu, and hard-boiled eggs, all served with a creamy peanut sauce.
Recipe Summary
Preparation
30 min
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
Category
Salads
Ingredients
- 200g firm tofu, cubed and fried
- 2 cups bean sprouts
- 2 cups cabbage, shredded
- 2 boiled potatoes, sliced
- 4 hard-boiled eggs, quartered
- 2 cucumbers, sliced
- 4 Kaffir lime leaves, finely shredded (optional)
- 1/4 cup fried shallots (optional)
- 1/2 cup prawn crackers (optional)
- For the Peanut Sauce:
- 1 cup roasted peanuts, finely ground
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 red chili peppers, chopped
- 2 tablespoons tamarind paste
- 2 tablespoons palm sugar (or brown sugar)
- 1 cup coconut milk
- Salt to taste
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Instructions:
- Prepare the Peanut Sauce:
- In a blender, combine the ground peanuts, garlic, red chili peppers, tamarind paste, palm sugar, and a pinch of salt.
- Gradually add the coconut milk while blending until you achieve a smooth and creamy sauce. Adjust the consistency with more coconut milk or water if needed. Set the sauce aside.
- Arrange the Salad:
- On a serving platter, arrange the fried tofu, bean sprouts, shredded cabbage, sliced potatoes, quartered hard-boiled eggs, and cucumber slices.
- Sprinkle the finely shredded Kaffir lime leaves on top for added flavor and garnish with fried shallots if desired.
- Serve:
- When ready to serve, pour the peanut sauce generously over the prepared salad.
- Optionally, serve with prawn crackers on the side for extra crunch.
- Toss and Enjoy:
- Gently toss the ingredients together to combine the flavors and textures.
- Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious Gado Gado!
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Tips for this recipe
Here are some useful tips to perfectly prepare Gado Gado and get the best results.
- Always use fresh ingredients for the best flavor
- Prepare all ingredients before starting to cook
- Monitor temperature during cooking to prevent burning
Variations of this recipe
Try these delicious variations of Gado Gado to give a different touch to your preparation.
- Vegetarian version: substitute meat with plant proteins like tofu or legumes
- Spicy version: add chili peppers or spicy spices to taste
- Healthy version: reduce oil and increase vegetables
Frequently Asked Questions
This recipe has a Easy difficulty level, which means it's accessible for cooks of all levels.
The preparation time is 30 minutes and the cooking time is minutes.
This recipe is designed for 4 servings.
Yes, many ingredients can be substituted with similar alternatives. We recommend checking the recipe variations.
Store the preparation in the refrigerator for up to 3 days in an airtight container. Some preparations can be frozen for up to 3 months.
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