Gado Gado

This Gado Gado is made with simple ingredients, budget friendly and a 30 minute meal that everyone will eat every time. No matter if you have picky eaters they will rave over this from the first to the last bite. Even kids approved. Naturally vegan and a family favorite for everyone.

First I have to tell you guys that this recipe has a few more ingredients than my other easy recipes like this Puttanesca Sauce or the Sweet Potato Soup. 

As always, I keep it really simple but you will need more ingredients to make it even more delicious.

You can decide for yourself to leave some ingredients out according to your own preferences. So this recipe is really, really flexible and customizable individually.

Why you should try this recipe

• Customizable
• Flexible
• Easy to make with step by step pictures
• Filling

 

• Budget friendly
• Impressive
• Flavorful

What you need for this Gado Gado recipe

• Potaotes
• Gado Gado Sauce
• Sesame oil
• Green beans

 

• Onions
• Cucumber
• Tomatoes
• Cabbage

 

• Carrots
• Bean sprouts
• Chilis

How to make Gado Gado

Bring water to a boil in a large casserole. Add the quartered potatoes and cook them for 10 minutes. Then give the green beans to the same pot and cook for another 10 minutes until both are soft. Alternatively you can steam the potatoes and beans, which will depend on your steaming device.

While both are cooking, heat a skillet with sesame oil. When it is hot, add the onions and fry them for about 10 minutes until crispy and golden.

Next and last is assembling the dish. Divide potatoes, sliced cabbage, fried onions, shredded carrots, cucumber, tomatoes, bean sprouts, chilis, and green beans in bowls or on plates. Drizzle with a good amount of Gado Gado sauce.

This makes such a fantastic option for dinner, lunch, meal prep as it is so flexible and you can make it in advance, so timesaving.

Pro tip: meal prep

As you can see surely it is made with a few more ingredients than usual, but they are so simple. Most of the ingredients can be made ahead, like shredded carrots and cabbage. Cucumbers and tomatoes also can be made easily before.

The sauce will stay fresh for around 1 week. The only things that should be prepared always fresh are the beans, potatoes, and onions.

Tip for make things even easier: make this recipe, leave out the onions, green beans and potatoes. Just mix everything else together and add the sauce, yum.

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Cheers, Florian.