Gado-Gado Jakarta (Warm Indonesian Blanched Vegetable, Crispy Tofu, Potato & Egg Platter in Peanut Sauce) – Authentic Indonesia Recipe
Jakarta’s vibrant national vegetable platter draped in warm, savory-sweet tamarind peanut sauce.
- Country of Origin
- 🇮🇩 Indonesia (Southeast Asia, Asia)
- Dietary Profile
- vegetarian
- Prep Time
- 15 min
- Cook Time
- 20 min
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Signature Staples
- Crispy golden tofu and tempeh, Boiled potatoes, Green beans, Warm spiced peanut-coconut sauce, Palm sugar
Ingredients for Gado-Gado Jakarta (Warm Indonesian Blanched Vegetable, Crispy Tofu, Potato & Egg Platter in Peanut Sauce) (4 Servings)
- 1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) crispy golden tofu and tempeh, prepped into bite-sized pieces
- 1.5 cups boiled potatoes, washed and trimmed
- 1 cup green beans
- 1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with warm spiced peanut-coconut sauce
- 1.5 tbsp traditional Indonesia seasoning (palm sugar, tamarind, lime juice, garlic)
- 2.5 tbsp traditional cooking oil, sea salt, cracked black pepper, and fresh citrus or herbs
Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions
- Heat oil in a wide heavy skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Sauté onion, garlic, and warm spiced peanut-coconut sauce for 2–3 minutes until softened and fragrant.
- Add crispy golden tofu and tempeh and boiled potatoes along with palm sugar, tamarind, lime juice, garlic, searing for 8–10 minutes while tossing occasionally.
- Deglaze the pan with a splash of broth or citrus so the caramelized fond coats every bite.
- Garnish with green beans and serve straight from the skillet.