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Gado-Gado Jakarta (Warm Salad With Tangy Peanut Dressing)

Name: Gado-Gado Jakarta (Warm Salad With Tangy Peanut Dressing)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indonesian
Ingredients: 4 pcs Hard-boiled eggs, peeled and halved; 250 g Firm tofu, cubed and pan-fried until golden; 150 g Green beans, trimmed and cut into 2-inch lengths; 100 g Bean sprouts, rinsed; 0.5 cup Creamy peanut butter, unsweetened; 2 tbsp Sweet soy sauce (Kecap Manis); 2 tbsp Lime juice; 2 cloves Garlic, finely grated; 0.5 cup Warm water, to thin dressing

A comforting salad of blanched vegetables, crispy pan-fried tofu, and hard-boiled eggs tossed in a rich, warm garlic-peanut dressing.

Prep: 20 min
Cook: 15 min
Total: 35 min

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Technique to learn

Emulsified Peanut Dressing

Whisking nut butter with hot liquids and citrus juice to form a rich, velvety emulsion.

Instructions

Step 1: Blanch green beans in a pot of boiling salted water for 2 minutes, then add bean sprouts for 30 seconds; drain both and submerge in ice water to stop cooking.

Step 2: In a bowl, whisk together peanut butter, grated garlic, sweet soy sauce, lime juice, and warm water until a smooth, pourable dressing forms.

Step 3: Arrange drained blanched vegetables and pan-fried tofu cubes on a serving platter.

Step 4: Pour the rich peanut dressing generously over the vegetables and tofu.

Step 5: Garnish with hard-boiled egg halves and serve warm or at room temperature.

Cooking tips

Warm water loosens the oil in peanut butter quickly, creating a smooth emulsion without lumpiness.
Shocking green beans in ice water preserves bright green color and crisp texture.
Original home-cooking adaptation inspired by Indonesian; regional versions vary.
Use halal-certified meat, poultry, stock, sauces, cheese and other processed ingredients. Check labels and avoid cross-contamination. Recipe screening is not halal certification.

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