Indonesian (Javanese, Sundanese, Minang)

Gado Gado (Veggies with Peanut Sauce)

Name: Gado Gado (Veggies with Peanut Sauce)
Prep time: 50 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 70 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indonesian (Javanese, Sundanese, Minang)
Ingredients: 1 tbsp peanut oil; 1 onion; 2 garlic cloves; 2 red chilies; 1 tsp shrimp paste; 8 oz crunchy peanut butter; 8 oz coconut milk; 8 oz water; 2 tsp halal-certified ketjap manis; 1 tbsp tomato sauce; 8 oz potatoes; 2 carrots; 6.5 oz green beans; 0.25 cabbage; 3 hard-boiled eggs; 6.5 oz bean sprouts; 0.5 cucumber; 4 oz firm tofu; 0.5 cup unsalted peanuts

Tofu, red chilies and coconut milk steamed for an Indonesian salad. Finish with sauce.

1 hr 10 min · Serves 4 · Medium

Method

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Time: Prep 50 min · Cook 20 min · 70 min total
Difficulty: medium

1
Prepare the veggies however you best like them. Steamed, fresh, parboiled, fried. Whatever you like. Cut everything to bite size. Any veggies are fine, above is just a list of ideas.
2
Heat the oil in a pan, add the onion and garlic and cook low for 8 minutes, stirring regularly.
8 min
3
Add the chili and shrimp paste and cook another minute. Remove from heat and add peanut butter. Stir until well mixed.
4
Return to heat and add coconut milk and water. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Reduce the heat; add kecap manis and tomato sauce. Simmer another minute and allow to cool.
5
Arrange the vegetables on a plate and drizzle with the sauce. Leave most of the sauce in a bowl for dipping.