gado-gado Jakarta

Indonesia · Southeast Asia

Short description: This vegetable plate is built around a thick peanut dressing, soft proteins, rice cakes, and crisp crackers.
Ingredients: Blanched vegetables with tofu, tempeh, boiled egg, rice cakes, peanut sauce, and fried crackers.
Cultural note: City-style servings often use a smooth, made-to-order peanut sauce and a generous mix of vegetables.
Common misconception: It is not a light side salad; the sauce, tofu, egg, and rice cakes make it filling.

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