Gado Gado With Sambal Kacang (Spicy Peanut Sauce)

May 21, 2023May 21, 20230 1
Gado Gado With Sambal Kacang (Spicy Peanut Sauce) – a hearty Indonesian salad with a spicy peanut sauce
in Salad

Prep

30 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

1 hr

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

1 package firm tofu
2 tablespoons dark soy sauce
2 2 tablespoons seed oil or 2 tablespoons nut oil ( for frying )
1 large red onion
1 head cauliflower , cut into florets
1 head broccoli , cut into florets
4 carrots , peeled and sliced
3 cups snow peas
pea shoots ( for garnish ) or bean sprouts ( for garnish )
2 hard-boiled eggs , quartered
1 cup brown rice
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
4 shallots , peeled andchopped
2 garlic cloves , peeled and chopped
1/2 teaspoon cayenne , to taste
1/2 teaspoon chili powder , to taste
1/2 cup carrot juice
1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
1 teaspoon cider vinegar
1 cup natural chunky peanut butter

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
565
Sugar
10g
Fat
37g
Gado Gado is a traditional Indonesian dish that typically includes a variety of cooked and raw vegetables, tofu, and a spicy peanut sauce. The dish is hearty and healthy, featuring plenty of protein, vegetables, and healthy fats. The dish is colorful and flavorful, combining a range of textures and tastes to create a satisfying meal. Gado Gado is usually served with rice and garnished with hard-boiled eggs and bean sprouts/pea shoots. The dish is commonly found in Indonesia and is popular across Southeast Asia.

Instructions

1.In a large bowl, crumble tofu and add dark soy sauce, stirring well to coat. Leave to marinate for 1 hour, then drain.
2.Heat up 2 tablespoons of oil in a skillet or wok and fry the tofu until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
3.In the same skillet or wok, stir-fry the red onion, cauliflower, broccoli, carrots, and snow peas until slightly softened but still crunchy. Remove and set aside.
4.In a pan, cook brown rice according to package instructions.
5.Heat the vegetable oil in a separate pan and cook shallots and garlic until fragrant. Add cayenne pepper and chili powder, and stir well. Add carrot juice, dark soy sauce, and cider vinegar, and let the mixture simmer for a few minutes.
6.Remove from heat and add the peanut butter. Stir until well combined.
7.In a large bowl, mix together the fried tofu, stir-fried vegetables, and peanut sauce.
8.Serve on top of brown rice, garnished with hard-boiled eggs, pea shoots/bean sprouts.
9.

PROS

This Indonesian salad is packed with protein and vegetables, making it a healthy and filling meal.

The spicy peanut sauce adds a flavorful kick to the dish.

CONS

The peanut sauce can be high in calories and fat, so it should be consumed in moderation.

This dish can be time-consuming to prepare.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The vegetables in this dish provide a wide range of vitamins and minerals that support overall health and wellbeing, including vitamin C, vitamin K, fiber, and potassium.
The tofu is a great source of plant-based protein, and the peanut butter adds healthy fats to the dish.
The cayenne pepper in the dish has been associated with boosting metabolism and reducing inflammation.

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