Gado-Gado (Mixed Salad With Peanut Sauce)

Gado-Gado is an Indonesian mixed salad with tofu, tempeh, vegetables, and peanut sauce. The name means “mix-mix” as it combines cooked and raw ingredients on one plate, including green beans, potatoes, bean sprouts, lettuce, tomatoes, carrots, and cucumber. The peanut sauce, made with roasted peanuts, garlic, chilies, coconut sugar, lime juice, and tamarind sauce, coats the salad ingredients, tofu, tempeh, and rice cakes, adding flavor and texture to the dish.

This vegan gado-gado recipe serves two and is a colorful, Indonesian-style meal that can be enjoyed for lunch or dinner. The dish is packed with plant-based protein from tofu and tempeh, while potatoes and lontong make it more filling. Fried shallots and emping chips provide a crisp topping and added crunch to the salad, making it a satisfying and well-rounded meal option.