GADO-GADO RECIPE

To make delicious gado-gado, you must prepare:

1 c. red potatoes (about 2 medium potatoes)
1 c. fresh green beans, ends trimmed
2 c. green cabbage, shredded
1 c. fresh bean sprouts
1 c. carrots (1 to 11/2carrots), peeled and thinly sliced
1 c. cucumber (about 1 medium cucumber), sliced
2 tbsp. canola oil
4 oz. firm tofu, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 hard-boiled eggs, peeled*
deep-fried shallots for garnish**
peanut sauce (recipe on page 37)

How to make gado-gado:

1. Fill a large saucepan with water and bring to a boil. Use a slotted spoon to carefully lower the potatoes into the water. Cook for about 20 minutes, or until the potatoes can be pierced easily with a fork. Then use the slotted spoon to transfer the potatoes to a colander. Rinse under cold water. When cool enough to handle, slice the potatoes.

2. Fill a second saucepan with water and bring to a boil. Use a slotted spoon to lower the green beans into the water. Cook for about 3 minutes. Use the slotted spoon to move the blanched beans to a colander. Rinse under cold water.

3. One vegetable at a time, repeat this procedure to blanch the cabbage,bean sprouts, and carrots.

4. Arrange green beans, cabbage, bean sprouts, carrots, potatoes, and cucumbers however you like on a large platter and set aside.