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Gado-Gado: Vegetable Salad with Peanut Sauce

★★★★☆4.5
|Editor's rating

Mixed vegetables peanut dressing

🗺️ Origin: Jakarta⏱ Time: 30 mins👥 Servings: 4 servings📊 Difficulty: Easy
📋 Recipe
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Tested by NusantaraEats Kitchen·Last updated: 29 June 2026

📑 In This Guide

🛒 Ingredients👨‍🍳 Instructions FAQ

💡 Did You Know?

This authentic recipe has been passed down through generations, preserving the rich flavors of Indonesian cuisine.

🛒 Ingredients

  • Mixed vegetables
  • 200g peanuts
  • 3 red chilies
  • 3 shallots
  • 2 garlic
  • palm sugar
  • salt
  • water
  • crackers
  • boiled egg

👨‍🍳 Instructions

  1. Blanch vegetables
  2. Grind peanuts chilies shallots garlic
  3. Add palm sugar salt water
  4. Arrange vegetables pour dressing
  5. Add crackers egg

💡 Tips

Blanch briefly for crunch.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Gado-Gado: Vegetable Salad with Peanut Sauce?

Mixed vegetables peanut dressing

Where does Gado-Gado: Vegetable Salad with Peanut Sauce come from?

Gado-Gado: Vegetable Salad with Peanut Sauce originates from Jakarta. It is a beloved traditional dish that has been passed down through generations of Indonesian cooks.

Is Gado-Gado: Vegetable Salad with Peanut Sauce difficult to make?

Gado-Gado: Vegetable Salad with Peanut Sauce is rated as easy, making it perfect for home cooks of all skill levels.

How can I adjust the spiciness of Gado-Gado: Vegetable Salad with Peanut Sauce?

The spiciness can be easily adjusted by modifying the amount of chili peppers. For milder versions, reduce or omit the bird's eye chilies (cabe rawit).

How do I store leftover Gado-Gado: Vegetable Salad with Peanut Sauce?

Store leftover Gado-Gado: Vegetable Salad with Peanut Sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4-5 days. The flavors actually improve overnight as the spices continue to meld.

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This recipe has been carefully researched, tested, and documented to preserve authentic Indonesian culinary traditions. Sources include traditional cookbooks, regional culinary experts, and cultural heritage references from Indonesia.

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