Gado-gado, also known as Lotek, is an Indonesian or Betawi Salad of slightly boiled, blanched or steamed vegetables and hard-boiled eggs, boiled potato, fried tofu and tempeh, and lontong (rice wrapped in a banana leaf), served with a peanut sauce dressing.
Serves: 3
Ingredients
(use organic where possible)
- 4 potatoes, cut into wedges (can be sweet potatoes)
- 1 carrot, cut into large sticks
- 1 zucchini, cut into large sticks
- ½ head cauliflower, cut into bite-sized pieces
- ½ bunch of broccoli, cut into bite-sized pieces
- ½ wombok cabbage (also known as Chinese or Napa cabbage), roughly chopped
- 4 eggs, boiled and cut into quarters
- 300g mung bean shoots
- 1 bunch fresh coriander, roughly chopped
- 1 bunch Thai basil, leaves removed
- 1 long red Chilli, finely chopped
Method
- Steam your potatoes until cooked but not too soft.
- Remove and set aside.
- Steam your carrot, zucchini, cauliflower, and broccoli until al dente.
- Remove and mix with the potatoes.
- Add the rest of the ingredients to the same bowl.
- Season with salt and pepper.
NOT PEANUT SATAY SAUCE
Ingredients
(use organic where possible)
- 1/2 cup, almond butter
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp grated fresh ginger
- 1/2 garlic clove
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- 3 tbsp tamari
- 1/2 cup water
Method
- Add all ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth.
- Mix in more ginger, tamari, and cayenne if you want a stronger flavor.