MRS. VAN HALEN'S GADO GADO

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Mrs. Van Halen's Gado Gado image

Provided by Valerie Bertinelli

Categories     appetizer

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 1/2 tablespoons peanut oil
1/4 cup finely chopped yellow onion
1/2 jalapeno pepper, ribs and seeds removed, finely chopped
1/2 jalapeno pepper, ribs and seeds removed, finely chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 1/2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger
1 cup coconut milk (shake the can well before using)
3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
2 tablespoons store-bought Thai red curry paste
6 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
1 teaspoon fish sauce
Kosher salt
2 cups heirloom carrots (orange, purple and yellow), cut into 2-inch sticks (from 6 baby carrots or 2 large of each)
2 cups heirloom carrots (orange, purple and yellow), cut into 2-inch sticks (from 6 baby carrots or 2 large of each)
3 cups cauliflower florets (white, green and orange)
3 cups cauliflower florets (white, green and orange)
10 ounces green beans, trimmed (about 2 cups)
3 cups broccoli florets

Steps:

  • For the peanut sauce: Heat the peanut oil in a small saute pan over medium-low heat until hot. Add the onion and jalapeno and cook until softened and fragrant, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and ginger and cook for 20 seconds. Then add the coconut milk, peanut butter and curry paste. Increase the heat to medium and whisk until the mixture comes together, 2 to 3 minutes. Turn off the heat and whisk in the lime juice, soy sauce and fish sauce. If the sauce separates before you are ready to serve, whisk it until it emulsifies and use immediately.
  • For the vegetables: Prepare a large bowl of ice water and set aside. In a large pasta pot fitted with a colander insert, bring water to a boil over medium-high heat. Add 3 tablespoons salt, then add the carrots. Cook for 1 minute, then add the cauliflower. Cook for 1 minute, then add the green beans and broccoli and continue to cook, 2 minutes. Remove the colander from the pot and drain of excess water. Carefully pour the vegetables into the ice water so that they're submerged. Line a sheet tray with paper towels. When the vegetables are cold to the touch, remove them to the paper towels. Dry the vegetables and then put them into a large, shallow serving bowl or on a platter.
  • Serve the blanched vegetables with the peanut sauce for dipping.

charli abbott
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This gado gado is the perfect dish for a potluck or picnic.


bulbul islam
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I love the combination of flavors and textures in this dish. It's always a hit with my friends and family.


Dildar Azeemi
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This gado gado is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Charl Struwig
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I've been making this gado gado for years and it never disappoints. It's the perfect dish for a summer party.


Jason James
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This is my go-to recipe for gado gado. It's always a crowd-pleaser.


Zvekisha Wildchild
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I made this dish for my family and they loved it. The peanut sauce was especially popular.


Kelly Gravestock
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This gado gado is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. It's also a very healthy and delicious dish.


Kafayat
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out perfectly. I would definitely recommend it to others.


Iqbal Hussen
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it always turns out great.


Che Hart
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I'm not a big fan of peanut sauce, but I really enjoyed this dish. The vegetables were so fresh and the sauce was just the right amount of spicy.


Matas Kazlauskas
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This gado gado is the best I've ever had. The peanut sauce is so flavorful and the vegetables are perfectly cooked.


Angelina Campos
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Mohammad Mahabub Alam
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The recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out great. I would definitely recommend it to others.


Ruquoyah Ajao
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I've never had gado gado before, but I really enjoyed it. The combination of flavors and textures was amazing.


Anuwar Tahir
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The peanut sauce was a bit too spicy for my taste, but the rest of the dish was delicious.


Joy Dewri
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This gado gado was a hit at our party! The peanut sauce was delicious and the vegetables were fresh and crisp. I will definitely be making this again.