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Gado-Gado (Indonesian Salad)

Name: Gado-Gado (Indonesian Salad)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Indonesian
Ingredients: 1 cup Cabbage, shredded; 1 cup Bean sprouts, blanched; 1 cup Green beans, blanched; 2 Hard-boiled eggs; 150g Tofu, pan-fried; 3 tbsp Peanut butter (natural); 1 tbsp Soy sauce; 2 tbsp Lime juice; 1/2 tsp Chili flakes

Prep Time

15 min

Cook Time

10 min

Total Time

25 min

Servings

Step-by-Step Instructions

1
Blanch cabbage, bean sprouts, and green beans separately. Drain well.
2
Pan-fry tofu slices until golden on each side.
3
Make peanut sauce: mix peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, chili, and 2 tbsp warm water.
4
Arrange vegetables and tofu on plates. Halve the eggs and place on top.
5
Drizzle with peanut sauce. Serve at room temperature.

*Pro Tips

1
Use natural peanut butter — commercial ones have added sugar
2
Add a splash of coconut milk to the sauce for extra richness

Why It's Diabetic-Friendly

Vegetable-heavy with plant protein from tofu and eggs. Peanuts have a GI of just 14 and add heart-healthy fats.

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