Gado-Gado (Indonesian Veggie Salad in a Spicy Peanut Dressing

May 21, 2023May 21, 20230 2
Gado-Gado - a crunchy, colorful, and nutty Indonesian veggie salad in a spicy peanut dressing
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Prep

45 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

65 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

100 g bean sprouts
100 g cabbage , washed and shredded
100 g bean curd , cut into 1 inch pieces
2 tablespoons peanut oil or 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
100 g potatoes , cooked , peeled and sliced
100 g green beans , blanched
100 g carrots , washed , sliced and blanched
100 g cucumbers , washed and sliced ( with the peel on )
100 g flaked coconut ( fresh or desiccated )
1 cup hot water
1 onion , peeled , washed and finely chopped
1 garlic clove , peeled , washed and finely chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons peanut oil
100 g peanut butter
1/2 cup water
1 tablespoon sugar
salt
1/2 teaspoon red chili powder
1/8 teaspoon ground ginger

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
226
Sugar
6g
Fat
13g
Gado-Gado is a popular dish in Indonesian cuisine, where it's enjoyed as a light lunch or a healthy snack. The salad typically comprises a colorful mix of blanched and raw vegetables like bean sprouts, cabbage, cucumber, and green beans, topped with fried bean curd and crispy coconut flakes. What makes Gado-Gado unique is the spicy peanut sauce, made with Indonesian spices, peanut butter, and palm sugar. The sauce adds a nutty, savory, and slightly sweet flavor to the salad, making it an explosion of tastes and textures in every bite. Gado-Gado is perfect for anyone looking for a vegan, gluten-free, low-calorie, and high-fiber salad that supports their overall health and well-being.

Instructions

1.In a large bowl, mix the bean sprouts, shredded cabbage, and cooked potatoes. Add sliced green beans, carrots, and cucumbers to the bowl.
2.In a skillet, heat the peanut oil and fry the bean curd pieces until golden brown. Add to the veggie mix.
3.In a small saucepan, heat 1 and a half teaspoons of peanut oil. Add chopped onions and garlic, and cook until fragrant.
4.Reduce heat, then add peanut butter, water, hot water, sugar, salt, red chili powder, and ground ginger. Mix well.
5.Beat the sauce on low heat for a few minutes until it's smooth.
6.Pour the peanut sauce over the salad and sprinkle coconut flakes to garnish.
7.Serve immediately.

PROS

Gado-Gado is a low-fat, low-carb, and low-calorie salad packed with nutrients and fiber.
The mix of veggies, bean curd, and peanuts provides a plant-based source of protein and healthy fats.
The peanut dressing, made with ginger and garlic, provides an anti-inflammatory boost to your immune system.
Gado-Gado is also a gluten-free and vegan-friendly salad option.

CONS

The prep time for Gado-Gado is longer than a typical salad since you need to blanch veggies, cook potatoes, and fry the bean curd.
Finding some ingredients might be challenging if you don’t have an Asian market nearby.
Some people might not like the texture of bean curd or the crunchy taste of raw vegetables.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Gado-Gado is full of vitamins and micronutrients that help reduce the risk of lifestyle diseases like heart diseases, diabetes, and cancer. Bean sprouts are a good source of vitamin C, K, and folate, which support bone health and boost immunity. Cabbage is rich in antioxidants that protect your cells from oxidative stress. Carrots provide vitamin A, which enhances vision and skin health. Peanuts are high in healthy fats and protein, which promote satiety and reduce the risk of obesity and metabolic diseases. The peanut sauce with ginger and garlic provides anti-inflammatory benefits that reduce the risk of chronic diseases and improve digestive health.

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