Indonesian Gado Gado
I wish I could take the credit for this perfectly sweet/salty, crunchy salad. It’s very much in line with my favorite dishes, which usually include a mix of raw and cooked vegetables and lots of different textures. This Gado Gado is courtesy of one of my favorite cookbook authors, Robin Robertson. I had the pleasure of being a part of her Fresh From the Vegan Slow Cooker blog book tour last September (remember that Banana Brown Betty? So good.), and today I’m really excited to share a recipe from her latest release, Nut Butter Universe.
I’ve mentally bookmarked just about every recipe in this cookbook, so I had a tough time deciding which one to share. I hope I’m not embarrassing myself, but the Gado Gado won out because I initially didn’t know what that was. Am I living under a rock here, or did you also have no idea? Maybe I’ve been working from home for too long?? Regardless, it’s totally delicious. And like many of the savory recipes in Nut Butter Universe, it reminds me of something I would order at a restaurant. It includes lots of flavors and textures, and yet the preparation is simple and lends itself well to leftovers.
I love simple. And I love leftovers. Add peanut butter to those qualities, and you have a definite winner.
Indonesian Gado Gado
Indonesian Gado Gado
Serves: 6
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 12 mins
Total Time: 27 mins
Gado-Gado is an Indonesian main-dish salad of raw and cooked vegetables tossed with a spicy peanut sauce. The flavor improves with time, so plan on making this crunchy salad the day before you need it.
Cuisine: Gluten Free, Vegan Servings: 6
Prep Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 12 mins Total Time: 27 mins
Gado-Gado is an Indonesian main-dish salad of raw and cooked vegetables tossed with a spicy peanut sauce. The flavor improves with time, so plan on making this crunchy salad the day before you need it.
Instructions
- Heat the oil or water in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add the shallots and garlic. Cover and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the peanut butter, tamari, lemon juice, sugar, cayenne, and coconut milk. Simmer over low heat for 2 minutes, stirring to blend.
- Transfer the mixture to a blender or food processor, or use an immersion blender, and puree until smooth, adding water or more coconut milk to thin, if needed.
- Steam the green beans and cauliflower just until tender and place them in a large bowl.
- Add the carrots and cabbage.
- Pour the sauce over the vegetables and toss to combine.
- Sprinkle the bean sprouts and peanuts on top. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
©2013 Nut Butter Universe by Robin Robertson. Published with permission from Vegan Heritage Press.
