MRS. VAN HALEN'S GADO GADO

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Mrs. Van Halen's Gado Gado image

Provided by Valerie Bertinelli

Categories     appetizer

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 1/2 tablespoons peanut oil
1/4 cup finely chopped yellow onion
1/2 jalapeno pepper, ribs and seeds removed, finely chopped
1/2 jalapeno pepper, ribs and seeds removed, finely chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 1/2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger
1 cup coconut milk (shake the can well before using)
3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
2 tablespoons store-bought Thai red curry paste
6 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
1 teaspoon fish sauce
Kosher salt
2 cups heirloom carrots (orange, purple and yellow), cut into 2-inch sticks (from 6 baby carrots or 2 large of each)
2 cups heirloom carrots (orange, purple and yellow), cut into 2-inch sticks (from 6 baby carrots or 2 large of each)
3 cups cauliflower florets (white, green and orange)
3 cups cauliflower florets (white, green and orange)
10 ounces green beans, trimmed (about 2 cups)
3 cups broccoli florets

Steps:

  • For the peanut sauce: Heat the peanut oil in a small saute pan over medium-low heat until hot. Add the onion and jalapeno and cook until softened and fragrant, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and ginger and cook for 20 seconds. Then add the coconut milk, peanut butter and curry paste. Increase the heat to medium and whisk until the mixture comes together, 2 to 3 minutes. Turn off the heat and whisk in the lime juice, soy sauce and fish sauce. If the sauce separates before you are ready to serve, whisk it until it emulsifies and use immediately.
  • For the vegetables: Prepare a large bowl of ice water and set aside. In a large pasta pot fitted with a colander insert, bring water to a boil over medium-high heat. Add 3 tablespoons salt, then add the carrots. Cook for 1 minute, then add the cauliflower. Cook for 1 minute, then add the green beans and broccoli and continue to cook, 2 minutes. Remove the colander from the pot and drain of excess water. Carefully pour the vegetables into the ice water so that they're submerged. Line a sheet tray with paper towels. When the vegetables are cold to the touch, remove them to the paper towels. Dry the vegetables and then put them into a large, shallow serving bowl or on a platter.
  • Serve the blanched vegetables with the peanut sauce for dipping.

Emmy Vic
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I love the versatility of this dish. You can add or remove vegetables depending on what you have on hand.


ethan king
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This gado gado is the perfect summer dish. It's light and refreshing, and it's packed with flavor.


AliF Chowdhury
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I've made this gado gado several times now, and it's always a hit. It's a great way to get my kids to eat their vegetables.


Abu Osama
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I'm not a vegetarian, but I love this gado gado. It's so flavorful and satisfying, even without meat.


Ch Sajawal Goraya
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This gado gado is a great make-ahead meal. You can make the peanut sauce and chop the vegetables ahead of time, and then just assemble the dish when you're ready to serve.


Mallory Bowles
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I love the simplicity of this dish. It's made with a few simple ingredients, but the flavors are amazing.


Musa Islam sowa
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This was my first time trying gado gado, and I was pleasantly surprised. The peanut sauce was delicious, and the vegetables were fresh and crunchy.


Teryana Robertson
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I've been making this gado gado for years, and it's one of my favorite recipes. It's always a hit at parties, and it's a great way to use up leftover vegetables.


Rizwan Saeed
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This gado gado is so easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Shaon Hossain
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I love that this dish can be served warm or cold. It's perfect for a summer picnic or a winter potluck.


Sofia Sowles
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This gado gado is a great healthy meal option. It's packed with vegetables and protein, and it's low in calories.


MD__TUHIN__ AHMED__NAEEM
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I'm not a huge fan of peanut sauce, but this recipe changed my mind. The sauce is so flavorful and creamy, and it pairs perfectly with the vegetables.


Michael Diedericks
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This dish is so versatile! You can add or remove vegetables depending on what you have on hand. I also like to add some cooked chicken or tofu for extra protein.


Dilakshi Kulathilaka
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This gado gado is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I always have a few extra carrots, cucumbers, and green beans in my fridge, and this is a great way to use them up.


Ibrahim sahil
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I love the combination of flavors and textures in this dish. The peanut sauce is creamy and flavorful, and the vegetables are fresh and crunchy.


Ahmed Ch
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This was my first time making gado gado, and it turned out great! The peanut sauce is especially delicious.


Khulan Ganselem
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I've made this gado gado several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's so easy to make, and it's always delicious.


Umair Rana
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This gado gado was a hit at my dinner party! The flavors were so rich and complex, and the textures were perfect. I especially loved the crispy tofu and the peanut sauce.