"This is an Indonesian Gado Gado with a fabulous peanut sauce that is true to the authentic flavours but easier to make. Use any vegetables you want!..."
INGREDIENTS
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1/3 cup natural peanut butter, smooth or crunchy (your choice) (Note 1)
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4 tsp red curry paste (, store bought (Maesri brand best, Note 2))
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3 tsp Kecap Manis ((Indonesian sweet soy sauce, Note 3))
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1 tsp sambal oelak or other chilli paste ((adjust spiciness to taste))
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1/2 tsp salt
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1 large garlic clove (, pressed using garlic press (~ 3/4 tsp))
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1 1/2 tbsp lime juice ((Note 4))
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1/2 cup coconut milk (, full fat (Ayam brand best))
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1/2 cup water
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1 bunch spinach (, roots trimmed)
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4 cups beansprouts
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200g / 7 oz potato ( - small halved, large peeled chopped 2 cm / 1" cubes OR 1.5cm / 1/2" slices)
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1 cucumber (, sliced on the diagonal ( or 1/2 long cucumber ie Telegraph/English))
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2 - 3 boiled eggs (, peeled and halved)
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15 prawn crackers (, optional (Note 6))
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2 tbsp vegetable or peanut oil
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200g / 7 oz tempeh ((or firm tofu, Note 7))
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1 tbsp finely chopped peanuts ((highly recommended))
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Red chilli (, finely sliced, optional (small = spicy, large = less spicy))