Gado Gado- Trail Food Style! Recipe

Name: Gado Gado- Trail Food Style!
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 cups water; 3 cups macaroni noodles or 3 cups pasta shells; 1 cup creamy peanut butter or 1 cup crunchy peanut butter; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 large potato; 2 large carrots; 3/4 large onion, chopped; 2 stalks celery; 1/4 cup textured vegetable protein (T.V.P.); 1/3 cup soy sauce; 1/4 cup rice vinegar; 1/8 cup hot sriracha sauce; 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro (good) (optional); 3 tablespoons grated fresh ginger (GREAT) (optional); 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, for sauteing; 1 diced jalapeno (or other hot chili pepper); 3 garlic cloves, minced; salt and pepper

Servings: persons

6 cups water
3 cups macaroni noodles or 3 cups pasta shells
1 cup creamy peanut butter or 1 cup crunchy peanut butter
2 tablespoons butter
1 large potato
2 large carrots
3/4 large onion, chopped
2 stalks celery
1/4 cup textured vegetable protein (T.V.P.)
1/3 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup rice vinegar
1/8 cup hot sriracha sauce
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro (good) (optional)
3 tablespoons grated fresh ginger (GREAT) (optional)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil, for sauteing
1 diced jalapeno (or other hot chili pepper)
3 garlic cloves, minced
salt and pepper

1
Boil water.
2
Add Noodles with a pinch of salt.
3
In a frying pan, lightly saute chopped onions, garlic and hot Chile pepper. Set aside.
4
In that same frying pan, heat up slowly (as not to burn) the peanut butter till melted. Add soy sauce, rice vinegar, and Sriracha. Stir till well mixed. Set aside.
5
Once the macaroni is back up to a boil, add potato, celery, carrots, and T.V.P. Stir.
6
When the noodles are al dente (firm to the bite), drain. Don't forget to save that pasta water for some great hot chocolate later! Plus, on trail those starches are good for keeping you warm at night.
7
Place noodle/veggie mix back on the heat, add peanut sauce and onions. Stir very well. Melt some butter in there too for good source of fat energy on the trail.
8
Optional- add the grated ginger and chopped cilantro. Keep the bottle of Sriracha next to you to add more heat as needed. Season with salt and pepper to taste. SERVE HOT!

1330

kcal

Calories

Fat

186

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 cups water, 3 cups macaroni noodles or 3 cups pasta shells, 1 cup creamy peanut butter or 1 cup crunchy peanut butter, 2 tablespoons butter, and more.

Yes, Gado Gado- Trail Food Style! falls under the Pasta & Noodles 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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Gado Gado- Trail Food Style!

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