Name: Gado Gado Full Set Id
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Indonesian
Ingredients: 2 cups mixed greens (kale, spinach); 1/2 cup cucumber, sliced; 1/2 cup bean sprouts; 1/4 cup carrot, julienned; 200 g firm tofu, pressed and cubed; 100 g tempeh, sliced; 1 hard-boiled egg, halved; 2 tbsp natural peanut butter (unsweetened); 1 tbsp lime juice; 1 tsp low-sodium tamari; 1 tsp coconut oil; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1/4 tsp red chili, finely chopped; 1 tsp stevia or erythritol; 1 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped

Step-by-Step Instructions

1
Steam the mixed greens, bean sprouts, and carrot briefly (2-3 minutes) until just tender, then set aside.
2
Pan-fry tofu and tempeh in coconut oil over medium heat until golden brown, about 4-5 minutes per side.
3
In a small bowl whisk together peanut butter, lime juice, tamari, minced garlic, chili, and stevia until smooth; add a splash of water if needed to reach drizzling consistency.
4
Arrange the steamed vegetables, cucumber slices, and fried tofu/tempeh on a plate; top with the boiled egg if using.
5
Drizzle the peanut sauce over the salad and sprinkle with chopped cilantro.
6
Serve immediately, optionally with a side of cauliflower rice for extra low-carb bulk.

*Pro Tips

1
Use unsweetened natural peanut butter to avoid hidden sugars
2
Adjust the chili amount to your heat preference
3
For extra crunch, add a handful of roasted unsalted peanuts

Why It's Diabetic-Friendly

The dish is high in fiber from non-starchy vegetables and protein from tofu, tempeh, and egg, which helps blunt blood-sugar spikes. The peanut sauce provides healthy monounsaturated fats and uses a low-glycemic sweetener instead of sugar, keeping the overall glycemic load low. Portion size (2 servings) provides balanced carbs (~15 g net per serving) suitable for diabetes management.

⚠️ This recipe is AI-generated and screened for general diabetic suitability. It is not medical advice and has not been individually reviewed by a clinician. Ingredient choices and portion sizes affect blood glucose differently for each person — confirm with your doctor or registered dietitian before relying on it, especially if you take insulin or other glucose-lowering medication.

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