Malaysian Gado Gado Vegetable Salad With Peanut Sauce Food

GADO GADO (INDONESIAN SALAD WITH PEANUT SAUCE)

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients in a small saucepan over medium low heat. Bring to simmer then cook for 5 minutes, stirring regularly so the bottom doesn't catch, until it thickens. If too thick, just add more water - should be able to drizzle it (see video for thickness).
• Taste and adjust as follows: lime for more sour, salt, sugar for sweet.
• Cover and keep warm.
• Bring a saucepan of water to the boil.
• Add potatoes and cook for 5 minutes or until cooked through. Use a slotted spoon to transfer to colander to drain.
• Cook beansprouts for 3 minutes or until just wilted. Transfer to colander, press out excess water.
• Add spinach, push under to submerge - will instantly wilt. Remove, transfer to colander, press out excess water.
• Slice into 0.75 x 5 cm / 1/3 x 2" slices (or thereabouts).
• Heat oil in a skillet over medium high heat. Cook tempeh 2 min on each side until deep golden and crispy. (Tofu ~ 1 1/2 min)
• Either make one platter for sharing, or individual. Vegetables and egg can be served warm or at room temp, sauce should be served warm (it thickens when cool).
• Place vegetables and tempeh on serving plate, top with egg.
• Pour sauce into serving bowl.
• Serve Gado Gado Salad with peanut sauce, peanuts for sprinkling, fresh chillies and prawn crackers on the side.

GADO-GADO (INDONESIAN VEGGIE SALAD IN A SPICY PEANUT DRESSING

Steps:

• Put the coconut in a blender.
• Add 1 cup of hot{not boiling} water.
• Cover and blend on high speed for about 1/2 a minute.
• Heat the oil in a 2 quart-sized saucepan.
• Toss in the onion and garlic.
• Stir-fry for 5 minutes.
• Stir in the remaining ingredients for the dressing and the blended coconut-water mixture.
• Bring to a boil, stirring continuosuly as you do so.
• Lower flame and allow the sauce to simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until it thickens.
• This takes about 3 minutes.
• Now, start preparing the salad.
• In a bowl, put the cabbage and bean sprouts.
• Add enough boiling water over these veggies to cover'em.
• Let this stand for 2 minutes.
• Drain completely.
• In a pan, fry the bean curd in oil, over medium flame, turning the pieces over gently, until it is light brown in colour.
• Remove and drain on clean kitchen paper towels.
• Toss in the potatoes into the same skillet.
• Stir and cook until they turn light brownish in colour.
• On a beautiful silver platter, arrange the bean sprouts, cabbage and other veggies nicely.
• Pour the warm dressing over the salad or serve it separately as a dip- your choice!
• Enjoy!

MALAYSIAN GADO GADO (VEGETABLE SALAD WITH PEANUT SAUCE)

Steps:

• Skin the potatoes and dice. Parboil green beans and cut in 1" lengths. Slice cabbage in small squares. Bring to boil(don't overcook),you just want this crisp tender. Fry tofu cubes in hot oil to crisp. Julienne cucumber. Slice eggs into quarters. Place the vegetables decoratively on a large platter. Serve individually with peanut sauce.
• To make Peanut Sauce:.
• Saute chopped onion in oil. Add chile powder, reduce heat; add peanuts and cook for a few minutes, stirring constantly. Bring to boil and add coconut milk and allow to simmer for 5 minutes. Season to taste with salt, sugar and lemon juice. This sauce is preferably served hot during winter and at room temperature during summer.

GADO-GADO (VEGETABLE SALAD WITH PEANUT SAUCE)

Steps:

• Steam or parboil the carrots and potato slices for 5 minutes. Then cook the cabbage, bean sprouts and cucumber for 1 to 2 minutes. Drain the vegetables and leave them to cool. If using tofu, heat 1 tablespoon oil in wok or pan and cook it for 3 to 5 minutes, turning from time to time until it is golden all over. Now arrange the steamed vegetables in layers on flat platter, potatoes, then bean sprouts, carrots and cucumber. Put the tomatoes and tofu on top. For the sauce, heat the oil in a wok or large pan. Stir fry the garlic, onion, and chili for 2 to 3 minutes. Add the peanut butter, lemon juice or vinegar and coconut milk and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes. The sauce should be thick but pourable so add more lemon juice/coconut milk if necessary. To serve, pour the hot sauce over the vegetables and garnish with scallion, onion slices.

GADO GADO (MIXED VEGETABLE SALAD WITH INDONESIAN PEANUT SAUCE)

Steps:

• Cook the potatoes in boiling salted water for 20 to 25 minutes, until fork-tender. Peel and cut into 2-inch (5-cm) cubes.
• Prepare a bowl or tub of ice water. Blanch the cabbage for 1 to 2 minutes, until translucent and wilted, and transfer to the ice bath. When cool, drain on kitchen towels. Set aside. Repeat with the spinach (30 seconds to 1 minute), bean sprouts (30 seconds to 1 minute) and green beans (3 to 4 minutes).
• Arrange the vegetables, eggs and tofu or tempeh on a large platter. Serve with a bowl of Indonesian Peanut Sauce, with the vegetable chips and fried shallots on small plates alongside. Each diner should pick and choose an assortment of ingredients to put on their plate. Drizzle 2 to 3 tablespoons of peanut sauce over the vegetables and top with vegetable chips and fried shallots. Stir everything together and enjoy!