Gado-Gado

Elijah Grounds

Gado-Gado, a vibrant culinary mosaic from Indonesia, marries a cornucopia of vegetables and tofu with a luscious, creamy peanut sauce. Celebrated for its symphony of textures and flavors, this dish captures the essence of Indonesian street food culture, offering a delightful balance of crunchy, fresh, and spicy elements. Perfect as a refreshing, plant-based meal, Gado-Gado is a beautiful tribute to the richness of Indonesia's culinary heritage.

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 10

Total Time 30

Course Main Course

Cuisine East / Southeast Asian

Servings bowls

Calories 474 kcal

Equipment

Saucepan
Blender or food processor
Large mixing bowl

Ingredients

Salad Base

2 cups fresh spinach loose-packed
1 cup bean sprouts fresh
1 cup cabbage, shredded Napa or savoy for best texture
2 medium carrots julienned
7 oz firm tofu cubed and pan-fried

Peanut Sauce

1 cup creamy peanut butter natural, unsweetened
2 tbsp soy sauce universal
1 tbsp palm sugar or brown sugar as alternative
2 cloves garlic minced
1 tsp red chili paste adjust to taste
1 cup warm water to adjust sauce consistency
1 pinch salt to taste

Instructions

In a large mixing bowl, combine the spinach, bean sprouts, shredded cabbage, and julienned carrots. Add the pan-fried tofu cubes. Set aside.
Prepare the peanut sauce by blending peanut butter, soy sauce, palm sugar, garlic, and chili paste in a blender or food processor. Gradually add warm water while blending until the sauce reaches a smooth, pourable consistency. Adjust the seasoning with salt to taste.
To serve, generously drizzle the peanut sauce over the vegetable and tofu mixture. Toss gently to coat everything evenly.

Notes

Consider roasting the peanuts before blending for a deeper, richer flavor in your sauce.
To add a crunchy twist, sprinkle toasted sesame seeds over the finished dish.
For a gluten-free version, replace soy sauce with tamari.

Nutrition

Calories: 474kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 22gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 9gMonounsaturated Fat: 17gSodium: 838mgPotassium: 643mgFiber: 6gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 6527IUVitamin C: 17mgCalcium: 135mgIron: 3mg

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