Indonesian Salad With Peanut Dressing Recipes

GADO GADO (INDONESIAN SALAD WITH PEANUT SAUCE)

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients in a small saucepan over medium low heat. Bring to simmer then cook for 5 minutes, stirring regularly so the bottom doesn't catch, until it thickens. If too thick, just add more water - should be able to drizzle it (see video for thickness).
• Taste and adjust as follows: lime for more sour, salt, sugar for sweet.
• Cover and keep warm.
• Bring a saucepan of water to the boil.
• Add potatoes and cook for 5 minutes or until cooked through. Use a slotted spoon to transfer to colander to drain.
• Cook beansprouts for 3 minutes or until just wilted. Transfer to colander, press out excess water.
• Add spinach, push under to submerge - will instantly wilt. Remove, transfer to colander, press out excess water.
• Slice into 0.75 x 5 cm / 1/3 x 2" slices (or thereabouts).
• Heat oil in a skillet over medium high heat. Cook tempeh 2 min on each side until deep golden and crispy. (Tofu ~ 1 1/2 min)
• Either make one platter for sharing, or individual. Vegetables and egg can be served warm or at room temp, sauce should be served warm (it thickens when cool).
• Place vegetables and tempeh on serving plate, top with egg.
• Pour sauce into serving bowl.
• Serve Gado Gado Salad with peanut sauce, peanuts for sprinkling, fresh chillies and prawn crackers on the side.

K.D. LANG'S INDONESIAN SALAD WITH SPICY PEANUT DRESSING

Steps:

• Heat the oil and salt in a medium frying pan over medium heat.
• Add the tofu in small batches and saute until lightly browned on both sides, about 5 minutes.
• Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on a paper towel.
• Arrange the tofu, potatoes, spinach, and cabbage on six separate plates.
• Prepare the dressing by placing all of the dressing ingredients in a blender and blending until smooth.
• If the dressing seems too thick, add another teaspoonful of water.
• Top the tofu and vegetables with the bean sprouts and dressing, and serve immediately.

INDONESIAN SALAD WITH PEANUT DRESSING

Steps:

• Cook the potatoes in a saucepan of boiling water for 15-20 minutes until tender. Remove with a slotted spoon and thickly slice into a large bowl. Keep the saucepan of water boiling.
• Add the carrot, French beans and cauliflower to the water, return to the boil and cook for 2 minutes or just until tender. Drain and refresh under cold running water, then drain well. Add to the potatoes with the cucumber and bean sprouts.
• To make the dressing, gently heat the sesame oil in a small saucepan. Add the garlic and cilli and cook for a few secnds, then remove from the heat. Stir in the peanut butter. Stir in the stock a little at a time. Add the remaining ingredients and mis together to make a thick creamy dressing.
• Divid the vegetables between 4 plates and arrange the eggs on top. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and serve immediately.