Gado Gado Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Gado Gado
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: -1 cup chopped onion; -2 medium cloves garlic, crushed; -1 cup pure peanut butter; -1 tbsp. honey or 2 tbsp. demarara sugar; -1/4-1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper; -juice of one lemon; -1-2 tbsp. freshly grated ginger root; -1 bay leaf; -1 tbsp. cider vinegar; -3 cups water; -1/2-2 tsp. salt; -dash of tamari; -2 tbsp. olive oil for frying

Servings: persons

-1 cup chopped onion
-2 medium cloves garlic, crushed
-1 cup pure peanut butter
-1 tbsp. honey or 2 tbsp. demarara sugar
-1/4-1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper
-juice of one lemon
-1-2 tbsp. freshly grated ginger root
-1 bay leaf
-1 tbsp. cider vinegar
-3 cups water
-1/2-2 tsp. salt
-dash of tamari
-2 tbsp. olive oil for frying

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In a saucepan saute onions, garlic, bay leaf and ginger in 2 tbsp. oil and salt, until onion are clear, then add remaining ingredients. Mix thoroughly. Simmer on lowest setting for 25-35 minutes,
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stirring occasionally. Remove bay leaf.
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The sauce can be served over various cooked and raw vegetables:
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These either steamed or raw:
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shredded cabbage
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carrot slices
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celery spears
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These steamed:
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brocolli spears
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fresh whole green beans
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asparagus spears
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kohlrabi slices
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sliced potatoes
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peas
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cauliflower
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Raw:
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*fresh raw mung bean sprouts
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*tofu chunks
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*hard boiled egg slices
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*cucumber
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*tomatoes
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*watercress
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Garnish:
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sesame oil drizzle
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apples
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lemons
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oranges
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raisins
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toasted seeds and nuts
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NOTE:
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The variations here are endless! If you add less water, this is a wonderful dip! It can also be served over either a rice/veggie or a pasta/veggie base.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: -1 cup chopped onion, -2 medium cloves garlic, crushed, -1 cup pure peanut butter, -1 tbsp. honey or 2 tbsp. demarara sugar, and more.

Yes, Gado Gado falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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