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Indonesian Gado-Gado

Indonesian Gado-Gado

A colorful Indonesian salad made with steamed vegetables, tofu, and tempeh, served with a delicious peanut sauce. Accompany this dish with a side of steamed rice.


Cuisine: Indonesian // Difficulty: medium // Preparation time: 30min // Cooking time: 15min // Total servings: 4 // Author: Sasho


Ingredients

  • 1 carrot 🥕
  • 100 g green beans 💚
  • 200 g cabbage 🥬
  • 100 g bean sprouts 🌱
  • 200 g tofu 🍲
  • 200 g tempeh 🍲
  • 125 g peanut butter 🥜
  • 120 ml coconut milk 🥥
  • 30 ml sweet soy sauce 🥣
  • 15 ml lime juice 🍋
  • 1 clove garlic 🧄
  • 450 g steamed rice 🍚

Instructions

  1. Steam the carrot, green beans, and cabbage until tender.
  2. Steam the bean sprouts separately for a shorter time, until just tender.
  3. Pan-fry the tofu and tempeh until golden brown, then cut into bite-sized pieces.
  4. In a small saucepan, combine peanut butter, coconut milk, sweet soy sauce, lime juice, and minced garlic. Heat over low heat, stirring constantly, until the sauce is smooth and heated through.
  5. On a serving platter, arrange the steamed vegetables, tofu, and tempeh.
  6. Drizzle the peanut sauce over the salad or serve on the side.
  7. Serve with a side of steamed rice.

Labels:

dinner, vegan, gado-gado, indonesian

Storage:

  • Fridge: Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
  • Freezer: Not recommended for freezing.
  • Reheater: Reheat the peanut sauce separately and serve with the salad.

Notes:

  • You can substitute other vegetables such as steamed spinach, kale, or zucchini, depending on your preferences or what is available.