Gado Gado Peanut Sauce
By: Helen Pitlick
Published: Tuesday, December 22, 2009 - 10:44pm

Ingredients




2 tablespoons olive oil
8 ounces chunky peanut butter
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 medium white onion, chopped
2 smalls shallots, minced
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
2 cups water
Juice of one lime

Preparation

1 In a skillet over medium-low heat, saute garlic and onions until soft but not brown

 2 Add shallots and continue to saute until soft.
   3 Next, add peanut butter and water and stir until thoroughly mixed; cook until first bubbles appear.
    4  Add chili powder, soy sauce, sugar, and lime juice.

 5 Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 15 minutes; stirring frequently.

About


Gado Gado is an Indonesian vegetable salad dish served with a peanut sauce. This sauce is also excellent served over steamed vegetables or rice. Thicker sauce can be used as a dip for fruit and vegetables.
Optional gluten free substitutions: Rapadura or palm sugar in place of brown sugar, and tamari sauce in place of soy sauce can be used.