Gado-Gado Recipe: A Tempting Traditional Indonesian Dish

 

Gado-gado is one of Indonesia's iconic dishes, renowned for its delicious and diverse flavors. This combination of fresh vegetables, tofu, tempeh, rice cakes, and savory peanut sauce makes it a favorite across all demographics. If you'd like to try making gado-gado at home, here is a simple recipe to follow.

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Ingredients

Vegetables and toppings:

• 200 grams of long beans, cut into pieces

• 200 grams of bean sprouts, cleaned

• 200 grams of cabbage, thinly sliced

• 2 carrots, cut into strips

• 2 potatoes, boiled and peeled

• 2 pieces of tofu, fried

• 2 pieces of tempeh, fried

• 2 boiled eggs

• Rice cakes (lontong) as needed, cut into pieces

Peanut sauce:

• 200 grams of peanuts, fried

• 3 garlic cloves

• 2 large red chilies

• 2 tablespoons of grated palm sugar

• 1 teaspoon of tamarind water

• Salt to taste

• 300 ml of boiled water

• 2 tablespoons of sweet soy sauce (optional)

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Instructions

1. Prepare the ingredients:

1. Wash all the vegetables thoroughly.

2. Boil the long beans, bean sprouts, cabbage, and carrots until cooked. Drain and set aside.

3. Cut the tofu, tempeh, and rice cakes into desired sizes.

2. Make the peanut sauce:

1. Blend the peanuts, garlic, red chilies, palm sugar, and salt until smooth.

2. Gradually add boiled water to achieve the desired consistency.

3. Add tamarind water and sweet soy sauce, and mix well. Adjust seasoning if necessary.

3. Serving:

1. Arrange the vegetables, tofu, tempeh, potatoes, rice cakes, and boiled eggs on a serving plate.

2. Drizzle with an adequate amount of peanut sauce.

3. Sprinkle with crispy crackers and fried shallots as garnish.

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Additional Tips

• You can add other ingredients such as cucumber, sweet corn, or emping crackers for variation.

• For a more aromatic peanut sauce, fry the garlic and chilies before blending.

• This gado-gado is perfect as a main dish for lunch or dinner.

Enjoy trying this gado-gado recipe at home! With easily accessible ingredients and simple steps, you can savor the authentic taste of gado-gado anytime. Don’t forget, this dish is even better when served with crispy crackers and a warm glass of sweet tea.

How did your dish turn out? Share your experience in the comments section!