Everyone loves a good satay and this recipe from Coach Steph ticks all the boxes – plenty of vegetables, dairy free, easily gluten free and vegan friendly.
If you are yet to try this classic Indonesian dish, here’s your chance! Simple, quick and easy, you won’t be disappointed by the pea-nutty goodness that is Gado-Gado.
Ingredients (2 servings)
Salad:
You can use any veggies you have in the fridge or feel like, just remember to eat the rainbow!
- Steamed carrot, broccolini, green beans, wilted leafy greens (spinach/bok choy/cabbage), boiled potato, grilled mushrooms
- Fresh sliced cucumber, red capsicum, bean sprouts
- 1-2 Hard-boiled eggs
- Brown or white rice (optional)
Crispy Tempeh or Tofu:
- 200g Tempeh or Firm Tofu
- Coconut or Rice Bran Oil
- Salt & Pepper
* If you really don’t want tofu or tempeh, you could swap in chicken for the protein.
Sauce:
- ½ cup coconut milk
1/3 cup peanut butter (crunchy or smooth) - 2 tsp red curry paste (can be replaced with other Indonesian/Malaysian/Thai curry paste)
- 3 tbs kecap manis (can be replaced by soy sauce and a dash of honey/maple syrup)
- 1 large garlic clove (crushed)
- 1 tsp chilli paste or chilli flakes
- 1 and ½ tbsp lime juice
- ½ cup water
Garnish:
- Peanuts and sliced fresh chilli
Method
Salad:
- Boil eggs for 7 minutes, run under cold water and set aside in container of cold water (makes it easier to peel later).
- Cook rice as per packet instructions.
- Slice/cut all vegetables and steam, boil, or set aside if serving fresh.
Sauce:
- Combine all ingredients in a saucepan and simmer on medium heat until sauce thickens.
Tempeh/Tofu:
- Slice Tempeh into bite-sized rectangles that are 0.5 – 1cm thick.
- Heat a pan on high heat, add oil and fry Tempeh until golden brown on both sides (2mins per side).
Or
- Slice Firm Tofu into rectangle blocks, coat in salt and pepper.
- Heat a pan on high heat, add oil, reduce heat and fry Tofu until golden brown on all sides.
To serve:
- Peel boiled eggs and slice in half using a sharp knife.
- Fill serving bowl with veggies, eggs, rice and tempeh/tofu.
- Top with satay sauce, peanuts and fresh chilli.
