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Gado-gado
Boil the potatoes and eggs. Bring a second pot of salted water to the boil and blanch green beans, then cabbage, then bean sprouts, lifting each out with a spider into cold water.
Questions about this dish
Answers taken from this dish's times, amounts, swaps and tips.
How long does Gado-gado take?
1 hr all in — 30 min prep, 30 min cook. Cook and rest follow the method. Leftover storage and optional extra waits are not included.
How many does it serve?
The recipe is written for 4 plates. Scale the ingredient list on the page if you are cooking for a different number.
How hard is it?
Easy.
How spicy is it?
Mild.
What allergens should I watch?
This recipe is labelled for Peanuts, Eggs, Soy, Wheat. Labels are informational — check the packets in your kitchen. This is not medical advice.
Does it fit a diet?
The published recipe is labelled Vegetarian, Dairy-free.
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What does it cost to cook?
Weeknight budget — about $8–16 USD, as a grocery budget for this recipe, not a restaurant price.
What equipment do I need?
Saucepan, Frying pan, Blender.
How much salt do I put in?
The recipe lists Salt at 1 tsp.
What can I use instead?
Tempeh → More tofu. Tempeh is nutty and firm; tofu alone makes a softer plate. Both are Javanese staples.
Any tips from this recipe?
Blanch in order from cleanest to messiest so one pot of water does the whole plate. Everything can be cooked in the morning and dressed at lunch. Warm the sauce before pouring.
Can I use an air fryer?
This method is not written for an air fryer. The core technique on the page still applies.