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

1. 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.
2. 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.
3.  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.
4. 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.
5. Add the tofu to the vegetable platter, along with the peanut dip.