Gado Gado is an Indonesian dish, consisting of a platter of mixed vegetables and protein with peanut dip for serving. It’s perfect for kids to pick and choose what to dip in the yummy sauce with each bite!
Ingredients:
For the sauce:
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup water
- 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoon fresh-squeezed lime juice
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 sliced garlic clove
- 1 (1-inch) piece fresh ginger
For the salad:
- 1 pound small red potatoes
- 8 oz asparagus, trimmed
- 1 cucumber
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 1 (14-ounce) package extra-firm tofu
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- To prepare the sauce, combine the peanut butter, water, rice vinegar, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, lime juice, sugar, garlic, and ginger in a blender; process until smooth.
- Meanwhile, place the potatoes in a large pot and cover with water;. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and cook for 20 minutes, until tender. Add the asparagus in the last 5 minutes of serving.
- Drain and let the potatoes cool slightly, then cut in half. Cut the cucumber into 2-inch sticks. Arrange the potatoes, asparagus, and cukes on a platter.
- Meanwhile, heat the canola oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cut the tofu into 2-inch pieces and add to the skillet; cook for 8 minutes, until browned. Add the soy sauce and continue to cook for a final few minutes.
- Add the tofu to the vegetable platter, along with the peanut dip.
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