Gado-gado (Indonesian Salad with Peanut Sauce)

Gado-gado is a popular Indonesian salad dish that is beloved by many for its colorful and flavorful ingredients. It is a unique combination of fresh vegetables, tofu, eggs, and peanut sauce that creates a perfect balance of sweet, sour, and spicy flavors.

Gado-gado is not only delicious, but also nutritious, as it is packed with a variety of vegetables and plant-based proteins. This dish is a great option for those who are looking for a healthy and filling meal.

In this recipe, we will guide you on how to make Gado-gado at home, using simple and readily available ingredients. The peanut sauce is the star of the dish, and we will show you how to make it from scratch, so you can enjoy the authentic flavor of Gado-gado.

We hope you enjoy making and eating this Indonesian classic dish as much as we do. Let's get started!

Gado-gado (Indonesian Salad with Peanut Sauce)

Ingredients:

• 1 head of lettuce, chopped
• 1 cup bean sprouts
• 1/2 cup cucumber, julienned
• 1/2 cup boiled potatoes, sliced
• 1/2 cup boiled green beans, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1/2 cup fried tofu, sliced
• 2 boiled eggs, sliced
• 1/2 cup peanuts, roasted and ground
• 3-4 cloves garlic, minced
• 3-4 red chili peppers, chopped
• 1/4 cup sweet soy sauce
• 1/4 cup tamarind juice
• 1 tablespoon palm sugar
• Salt to taste

Instructions:

• Arrange the lettuce on a serving platter and top with bean sprouts, cucumber, potatoes, green beans, tofu, and boiled eggs.
• In a blender or food processor, combine the peanuts, garlic, chili peppers, sweet soy sauce, tamarind juice, palm sugar, and salt. Blend until smooth.
• Pour the peanut sauce over the salad and serve.

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