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