Gado-Gado ([Indonesian Salad])

Gado-Gado is a popular Indonesian salad made from mixed vegetables, tofu, and tempeh, topped with peanut sauce.

Ingredients

Vegetables

1 cup cabbage, shredded
1 cup carrots, peeled and grated
1 cup bean sprouts
1 cup long beans, cut into 2-inch pieces

Protein

3 oz firm tofu, cut into small cubes
3 oz tempeh, crumbled

Peanut Sauce

1/2 cup peanut butter
1/4 cup coconut milk
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tsp grated ginger
1 tsp lime juice

Additional

2 tbsp fried shallots, chopped
2 kaffir lime leaves

Peanut Sauce (if applicable)

Mix the following:

2 tbsp peanut butter
1 tbsp coconut milk
1/4 tsp grated ginger
1/4 tsp lime juice

Recipe Steps

1. Prepare Vegetables

Chop all the vegetables into desired sizes and set aside.

2. Cook Tofu and Tempeh

In a small pan, heat 1 tbsp of oil over medium heat. Add tofu and tempeh and cook until golden brown on all sides.

3. Assemble Salad

In a large bowl, combine cooked tofu, tempeh, vegetables, peanut sauce (if using), fried shallots, and kaffir lime leaves.

Optional: Gado-Gado Variation with Sambal

To add an extra layer of flavor, mix 1/4 cup sambal into the peanut sauce for a spicy kick.