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Gado-Gado is a vibrant Indonesian salad featuring a mix of steamed and boiled vegetables, crispy fried tofu and tempeh, and boiled eggs, all brought together with a rich, nutty peanut sauce. The peanut sauce is made with fried peanuts, garlic, chilies, shrimp paste, tamarind paste, palm sugar, and kecap manis, offering a perfect balance of sweet, savory, and tangy flavors. The dish is a delightful combination of textures, from the crunch of the vegetables to...
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Steam or boil carrots, spinach, long beans, sprouts, corn, and winged bean until tender but still vibrant.
Boil the eggs for 8 minutes until firm, then transfer them to cold water and peel.
Cut the tofu and tempeh into cubes.
Fry the tofu and tempeh in oil until crispy and golden brown.
Fry the peanuts in oil until golden brown.
Blend the fried peanuts, garlic, chilies, shrimp paste, tamarind paste, and palm sugar into a smooth paste.
Season the peanut sauce with kecap manis, salt, and lime juice.
Arrange the steamed vegetables, fried tofu, fried tempeh, and boiled eggs on a plate.
Pour the peanut sauce over the salad and mix well before serving.
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You can substitute kecap manis with a mix of soy sauce and brown sugar if unavailable.
Adjust the number of chilies in the peanut sauce to suit your spice preference.
Frying the peanuts enhances their flavor, but you can use roasted peanuts as a shortcut.
Can I use roasted peanuts instead of fried peanuts?
Yes, roasted peanuts can be used as a shortcut, but frying them enhances the flavor.
What is kecap manis?
Kecap manis is a sweet Indonesian soy sauce. If unavailable, you can substitute it with soy sauce mixed with brown sugar.
How spicy is the peanut sauce?
The spice level depends on the number of chilies used. You can adjust it to your preference.
Can I make this dish vegetarian?
Yes, simply omit the shrimp paste or replace it with a vegetarian alternative.
How do I store leftovers?
Store the peanut sauce and salad components separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
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