Gado Gado
A colorful vegetable plate with tofu, eggs, potatoes, greens, and peanut sauce.
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Instructions
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- 1
Boil eggs, potatoes, and vegetables.
- 2
Pan-sear tofu until golden.
- 3
Whisk peanut sauce with kecap manis and lime.
- 4
Arrange everything on a plate and drizzle with sauce.
Cook notes
Tips
Serve sauce warm for the best texture.
Use any crisp vegetables you have.
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