Gado Gado (gado Gado Salad)

Gado Gado, also known as Gado Gado Salad, is a popular dish in Surinamese cuisine. This colorful and flavorful salad is made with a variety of vegetables and topped with a delicious peanut sauce.

Gado Gado (gado Gado Salad)

Ingredients

  • 2 cups green beans, trimmed and halved
  • 2 cups bean sprouts
  • 2 medium potatoes, boiled and cubed
  • 1 cucumber, sliced
  • 1 cup shredded cabbage
  • 4 hard-boiled eggs, halved
  • 1 cup fried tofu, cubed
  • 1 cup cooked rice, optional

Instructions

  1. Blanch the green beans and bean sprouts in boiling water for 2 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  2. Arrange the blanched vegetables, boiled potatoes, sliced cucumber, shredded cabbage, hard-boiled eggs, fried tofu, and cooked rice (if using) on a serving platter.
  3. Drizzle the peanut sauce over the salad just before serving.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
10 minutes
Total time:
30 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
300 per serving
Carbohydrates
25g
Protein
10g
Fat
20g

Supplies

Serving platter Large pot Knife Cutting board

Tools

Mixing bowl Whisk

Serving suggestions

Serve the Gado Gado salad with a side of prawn crackers or steamed rice for a complete meal.

Tips & tricks

For a time-saving option, you can use store-bought peanut sauce instead of making it from scratch.

Cost

$15