Indonesian (Javanese, Sundanese, Minang)

Indonesian Vegetable Salad with Peanut Sauce (Gado-Gado)

Name: Indonesian Vegetable Salad with Peanut Sauce (Gado-Gado)
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 10 servings
Cuisine: Indonesian (Javanese, Sundanese, Minang)
Ingredients: 2 garlic cloves; 2 shallots; 2 chili peppers; 1 tsp salt; 2 tbsp palm sugar; 250 g roasted peanuts; 2 tsp water; 250 ml coconut milk; 350 g cucumbers; 400 g carrots; 200 g long beans; 300 g bean sprouts; 350 g potatoes; 4 eggs

Gently simmered peanuts, coconut milk and cucumbers, with a kick of chilli.

40 min · Serves 10 · Medium

Method

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Time: Prep 30 min · Cook 10 min · 40 min total
Difficulty: medium

1
Prepare the dressing: In a blender or food processor, blend the first 6 ingredients (garlic to roasted peanuts) until smooth. Add the water and coconut milk, blend again until smooth. Bring to a boil, lower heat and simmer 10 minutes. Allow to cool before using.
10 min
2
Prepare the salad: Combine all the remaining ingredients (cucumber to eggs) in a large bowl. Pour the dressing over and serve.
3
If you like, the salad ingredients can be set out separately rather than mixed altogether. The dressing can be served in individual bowls rather than poured over all.