This version uses sweet potato instead of carrots, swaps the red cabbage for extra green beans, and includes an optional egg. Oh, and we kicked things up a notch with a spicy version of the peanut sauce. Let’s do this!
Origin of Gado Gado
Gado gado is a salad that’s believed to have originated in Jakarta, Indonesia in the 16th century. It’s typically made with vegetables, protein (such as egg, tempeh, and/or tofu), a nutty sauce, and sometimes rice or rice crackers. Our inspired version uses a similar concept of rice, vegetables, protein, and a nutty sauce. You can find a more authentic preparation of gado gado here.
How to Make This Gado Gado Recipe
The base of this 30-minute recipe is brown rice. It’s quick and easy to make, plus rich in vitamins and minerals such as selenium, magnesium, and vitamin B3. To make this bowl extra filling and delicious, we also roasted sweet potato rounds until perfectly tender and sweet. For a pop of green and a bit of crunch, we steamed green beans until just tender, then added them to ice water to stop the cooking and keep them fresh and vibrant. Not only are green beans delicious, they’re also loaded with vitamins and minerals including vitamins K, C, folate, B2, chromium, calcium, and so many more! Next comes the peanut sauce! Simply whisk peanut butter, tamari, lime juice, maple syrup, and chili garlic sauce in a mixing bowl. Add water to thin and you’ve got a magical, versatile sauce! The rice and veggies are divided between serving bowls, topped with cilantro and peanuts, and everything is drizzled with spicy peanut sauce. We hope you LOVE this dish. It’s: FlavorfulQuick & simpleVersatilePerfectly spicyColorfulHealthy& So tasty! This recipe is perfect for quick weeknight dinners and make-ahead lunches but is also impressive enough to serve to company as it’s customizable and everyone can choose their own unique toppings.
More Recipes with Peanut Sauce
If you’re into peanut sauce, be sure to check out our Rainbow Spring Rolls with Ginger Peanut Sauce, Baked Crispy Peanut Tofu, and Thai Sweet Potato Stacks with Peanut Sauce. If you try this recipe, let us know! Leave a comment, rate it, and don’t forget to tag a photo #minimalistbaker on Instagram! We’d love to see what you come up with. Cheers, friends!
