Indonesian gado-gado recipe for four
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This Indonesian gado-gado platter serves four and is built around blanched vegetables and peanut sauce. It is a filling vegetarian meal with eggs.
Ingredients
Yukon Gold potatoes
1 1/2 pounds
Eggs
4
Extra-firm tofu
14 ounces
Green cabbage
1/2 head
Green beans
12 ounces
Bean sprouts
8 ounces
English cucumber
1
Peanut butter
1/2 cup
Coconut milk
1/2 cup
Sambal oelek
1 tablespoon
Tamarind paste
1 tablespoon
Palm sugar
1 tablespoon
Limes
2
Prawn crackers
1 bag
How to make it
- Boil potatoes and eggs, then cool and slice. 2. Pan-sear tofu cubes until golden. 3. Blanch cabbage, green beans, and bean sprouts briefly, then drain. 4. Simmer peanut butter, coconut milk, sambal, tamarind, palm sugar, and lime juice into a pourable sauce. 5. Arrange all components on a platter and serve with peanut sauce and crackers.
Who this list is for
This list is for home cooks planning to serve an Indonesian gado-gado platter for four. It suits anyone looking for a filling vegetarian meal centered on blanched vegetables, eggs, and a signature peanut sauce. If you want a colorful, crowd-pleasing dinner with a balance of cooked and fresh produce, this is the right checklist.
How to use this list
Start by reviewing your pantry and fridge for items like peanut butter, coconut milk, and sambal oelek. Check if you have Yukon Gold potatoes, eggs, and extra-firm tofu on hand. Plan to blanch green beans and green cabbage, and prep bean sprouts and English cucumber for serving raw. The peanut sauce comes together with peanut butter, coconut milk, tamarind paste, palm sugar, and sambal oelek. Don’t forget to buy limes for brightness and a bag of prawn crackers for crunch. Cross off ingredients you already own before heading to the store.
Common mistakes
Don’t skip blanching—raw green beans and cabbage will taste harsh and be tough to chew. Avoid using silken tofu, which falls apart during slicing and serving. Some skip the prawn crackers, but they add essential texture. Make sure not to overcook the eggs; aim for a creamy yolk, not dry. Resist the urge to substitute lemon for lime—the flavor is different.
What is on this list
You’ll need Yukon Gold potatoes, eggs, extra-firm tofu, green cabbage, green beans, bean sprouts, English cucumber, peanut butter, coconut milk, sambal oelek, tamarind paste, palm sugar, limes, and prawn crackers. Review each item and cross off what you already have to avoid double-buying. Check dates on pantry items like coconut milk and peanut butter.
Before you go
Double-check your kitchen for staple items like eggs, peanut butter, and limes. Make sure your tofu is extra-firm, not soft. If you’re shopping at a regular supermarket, sambal oelek and tamarind paste may be in the international aisle. Pick up prawn crackers last so they don’t get crushed in your bag. Once home, store produce and eggs in the fridge until you’re ready to prep.
FAQ
Who is "Indonesian gado-gado recipe for four" for?
This list is for home cooks planning to serve an Indonesian gado-gado platter for four. It suits anyone looking for a filling vegetarian meal centered on blanched vegetables, eggs, and a signature peanut sauce. If you want a colorful, crowd-pleasing dinner with a balance of cooked and fresh produce, this is the right checklist.
How should I use "Indonesian gado-gado recipe for four"?
Start by reviewing your pantry and fridge for items like peanut butter, coconut milk, and sambal oelek. Check if you have Yukon Gold potatoes, eggs, and extra-firm tofu on hand. Plan to blanch green beans and green cabbage, and prep bean sprouts and English cucumber for serving raw. The peanut sauce comes together with peanut butter, coconut milk, tamarind…
What should I skip or avoid with "Indonesian gado-gado recipe for four"?
Don’t skip blanching—raw green beans and cabbage will taste harsh and be tough to chew. Avoid using silken tofu, which falls apart during slicing and serving. Some skip the prawn crackers, but they add essential texture. Make sure not to overcook the eggs; aim for a creamy yolk, not dry. Resist the urge to substitute lemon for lime—the flavor is different.
What is on the "Indonesian gado-gado recipe for four" list?
You’ll need Yukon Gold potatoes, eggs, extra-firm tofu, green cabbage, green beans, bean sprouts, English cucumber, peanut butter, coconut milk, sambal oelek, tamarind paste, palm sugar, limes, and prawn crackers. Review each item and cross off what you already have to avoid double-buying. Check dates on pantry items like coconut milk and peanut butter.
What should I do before I go?
Double-check your kitchen for staple items like eggs, peanut butter, and limes. Make sure your tofu is extra-firm, not soft. If you’re shopping at a regular supermarket, sambal oelek and tamarind paste may be in the international aisle. Pick up prawn crackers last so they don’t get crushed in your bag. Once home, store produce and eggs in the fridge until y…
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