Vegetarian Recipes - Gado Gado Recipe

Ingredients

• 100g/4oz white cabbage (shredded)

• 100g/4oz French beans (each cut into 3)

• 100g/4oz carrots (cut into matchsticks)

• 100g/4oz cauliflower florets

• 100g/4oz bean sprouts

For the dressing:

• 100ml/4fl oz vegetable oil

• 100g/4oz unsalted peanuts

• 2 garlic cloves (crushed)

• 1 small onion (finely chopped)

• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder

• 1/2 teaspoon brown sugar

• Salt

• 450ml/3/4pt water

• Juice of 1/2 lemon

Serves 4

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Method:

1. Cook the vegetables separately in a saucepan of salted boiling water for 4 to 5 minutes. Drain well and chill.

2. To make the dressing, heat the oil in a frying pan and fry the peanuts, tossing frequently, for 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from the pan with a slotted spoon and drain on kitchen paper. Process the peanuts in a blender or food processor or crush with a rolling pin until a fine mixture is formed.

3. Pour all but 1 tablespoon of the oil from the pan and fry the garlic and onion for 1 minute. Add the chili powder, sugar, a pinch of salt and the water and bring to the boil.

4. Stir in the peanuts. Reduce the heat and simmer for 4 to 5 minutes, until the sauce thickens. Add the lemon juice and set aside to cool.

5. Arrange the vegetables in a serving dish and place the peanut dressing in a small bowl in the centre.