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Bali-Style Spiced Vegetable Gado-Gado with Peanut Sauce

Gado-Gado is a traditional Indonesian salad originating from Bali, featuring a vibrant mix of steamed vegetables topped with a rich, spicy peanut sauce. It is a celebration of local produce and flavors, often enjoyed as a main dish or hearty side. The combination of fresh herbs, crunchy vegetables, and aromatic spices exemplifies Bali's culinary harmony.

Intermediate
35 min
4 servings
Bali-Style Spiced Vegetable Gado-Gado with Peanut Sauce

Ingredients

  • 200g green beans, trimmed
  • 150g bean sprouts
  • 2 carrots, sliced (150g)
  • 1 cucumber, sliced (100g)
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Method

  1. 1Steam the green beans, carrots, and bean sprouts until tender but still crisp; set aside.
  2. 2Prepare the peanut sauce: heat vegetable oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add tamarind paste, palm sugar, and a pinch of salt; cook for 2 minutes.
  3. 3Add coconut milk to the saucepan, stirring well. Cook for another 5 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
  4. 4In a serving platter, arrange the steamed vegetables, cucumber slices, and sliced eggs and tofu artfully.
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