Gado Gado Veggies With Peanut Sauce Recipe

Indonesian Gado Gado: A vibrant and flavorful vegetable salad tossed in a rich, creamy peanut sauce! This recipe, inspired by the essential Asian cookbook, features a homemade peanut sauce bursting with aromatic garlic, chili, and the unique sweetness of kecap manis (Indonesian sweet soy sauce). Perfect for a healthy and satisfying weeknight meal or a stunning vegetarian centerpiece. Learn how to make this iconic Indonesian dish easily at home!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 70 mins
Calories 796.3 kcal
Protein 61g
Rating 4.3 (4 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Gado Gado Veggies With Peanut Sauce

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How to Make Gado Gado Veggies With Peanut Sauce

  1. Prepare the vegetables: Trim and chop all vegetables to bite-sized pieces. Blanch or steam the green beans, carrots, and broccoli for 3-4 minutes until slightly tender-crisp. Set aside.
  2. Make the peanut sauce: Heat the oil in a pan over medium-low heat. Add the chopped onion and cook for 5 minutes until softened. Add the minced garlic and chilies, cook for another minute until fragrant.
  3. Add the shrimp paste and cook for 30 seconds, stirring constantly. Remove from heat.
  4. Stir in the peanut butter until smooth. Gradually whisk in the coconut milk and water until well combined and smooth.
  5. Return the pan to low heat and stir in the kecap manis and tomato sauce. Simmer for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce slightly thickens.
  6. Remove from heat and let the sauce cool slightly. Taste and adjust seasoning (add more chili for heat, kecap manis for sweetness).
  7. Assemble the Gado Gado: Arrange the prepared vegetables on a platter. Drizzle generously with the peanut sauce. Serve immediately or chill for later. Serve with extra peanut sauce on the side for dipping.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

17 g

Sugar

74g

Fat

88g

Carbs

17g