This is the salad I loved the most when I visited Ubud, Bali.( ; Here is the recipe of easy Vegan Gado Gado. You can also add eggs, Indonesian tempe as optional.
Ingredients
4 servings
100g bean sprouts , blanched
1 cucumber,sliced
100g white cabbage , sliced and blanched
50g red cabbages, sliced
100g firm tofu (optional)
1 carrot, cut and blanched ( traditional recipe is eaten raw )
50g califlower cut and blanched
100g green beans blanched
1 Lime
sunflower seeds
salt, to taste
For the Gado Gado sauce
2.5 tbsp peanuts , unsalted
2 cloves garlic , peeled and grind
1/2 tsp red chili peppers seeded and chopped
1/2 tsp or a bit more honey or maple syrup if you are vegan.
1 tsp tablespoon tamarind extract or soysauce
1 tsp Juice of lime
a pinch of Salt
50 ml of Water ★Mix all the ingredients very well
Instructions
1.First, prepare the sauce.
2.Prepare all vegetables and cook vegetables in a steamer except red cabbages and cucumber.
3.Cut tofu in 1-inch cubes. Fry the tofu in a pan with oil and a bit of tamarind or soy sauce to lightly brown them on all the sides.
4. Arrange all the ingredients on a plate or bowl and serve with the peanut sauce.
5.Sprinkle with the sunflower seeds on the top and serve with a bowl of jasmine rice if you like.
Bon appétit!