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Gado-Gado — traditional dish from Uluwatu, Indonesia
Main course Vegetarian

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Nutritional Values

🔥450kcal
💪20gProtein
🌾45gCarbs
🥑20gFat
🌿6gFibre
⚖️300 gServing

* Per serving · 300 g. May vary.

Allergens

🥜 Nuts

Gado-Gado

How to order / say it
Say it Gado-Gado — [Gah-do Gah-do]
Order I'd like Gado-Gado, please.
Locally Saya ingin Gado-Gado, tolong.
Say locally

Mixed vegetables with a rich peanut sauce.

Why try it?

Gado-Gado is a staple in Balinese diet, illustrating the island's creative plant-based culinary traditions.

How it tastes

Tangy, nutty, and slightly sweet, this salad offers a refreshing combination of crunchy vegetables and creamy sauce.

Origin & History — first documented: 1910

First created in the early 20th century, Gado-Gado became popular with locals for its versatility and fresh ingredients.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🥕 100 g boiled potato
  • 🥕 100 g blanched spinach
  • 🥕 50 g bean sprouts
  • 🫘 100 g tofu
  • 🫘 100 g tempeh
  • 🥣 70 g peanut sauce

Method

  1. 1 Boil potatoes until fork-tender and set aside.
  2. 2 Blanch spinach and bean sprouts briefly in boiling water.
  3. 3 Fry tofu and tempeh until golden brown.
  4. 4 Arrange all ingredients and drizzle generously with peanut sauce.

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