Gado Gado (Veggies With Peanut Sauce) Recipe

Name: Gado Gado (Veggies With Peanut Sauce)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Sauce; 1 tablespoon peanut oil; 1 onion, finely chopped; 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 2 red chilies, finely chopped; 1 teaspoon shrimp paste (optional); 8 ounces crunchy peanut butter, organic and unsalted; 8 ounces coconut milk; 8 ounces water; 2 teaspoons ketjap manis; 1 tablespoon tomato sauce; Vegetables; 8 ounces potatoes; 2 carrots; 6 1/2 ounces green beans; 1/4 cabbage, shredded; 3 hard-boiled eggs; 6 1/2 ounces bean sprouts; 1/2 cucumber; 4 ounces firm tofu; 1/2 cup unsalted peanuts

Servings: persons

Sauce
1 tablespoon peanut oil
1 onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 red chilies, finely chopped
1 teaspoon shrimp paste (optional)
8 ounces crunchy peanut butter, organic and unsalted
8 ounces coconut milk
8 ounces water
2 teaspoons ketjap manis
1 tablespoon tomato sauce
Vegetables
8 ounces potatoes
2 carrots
6 1/2 ounces green beans
1/4 cabbage, shredded
3 hard-boiled eggs
6 1/2 ounces bean sprouts
1/2 cucumber
4 ounces firm tofu
1/2 cup unsalted peanuts

1
Prepare the veggies however you best like them. Steamed, fresh, parboiled, fried. Whatever you like. Cut everything to bite size. Any veggies are fine, above is just a list of ideas.
2
Heat the oil in a pan, add the onion and garlic and cook low for 8 minutes, stirring regularly.
3
Add the chili and shrimp paste and cook another minute. Remove from heat and add peanut butter. Stir until well mixed.
4
Return to heat and add coconut milk and water. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
5
Reduce the heat; add kecap manis and tomato sauce. Simmer another minute and allow to cool.
6
Arrange the vegetables on a plate and drizzle with the sauce. Leave most of the sauce in a bowl for dipping.

766

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* 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.

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 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Sauce, 1 tablespoon peanut oil, 1 onion, finely chopped, 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Gado Gado (Veggies With Peanut Sauce) falls under the Seafood 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Gado Gado (Veggies With Peanut Sauce)

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Variations & substitutions

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