Gado-Gado (Heirloom French Bean)

Heirloom French Beans can come in many colours that are not your usual green! Why not add their splash of colour to thisĀ Indonesian Salad thatā€™s a mix of nutty flavour from the peanut sauce and crunch from the lightly cooked vegetables!Ā 

Serves: 4

You will need:

Peanut sauce (we usedĀ thisĀ recipeĀ orĀ store bought)

1-3 boiled eggs (peeled and halved)

1 bunch Chinese spinach

4 cups beansprouts

1 cup Talula Farm heirloom french beans (cut)

200g potato (halved, peeled, chopped)

1 cucumber

prawn crackers (optional)

200g fried tofuĀ 

1 tbsp finely chopped peanuts

Fresh red chili

1 lime

Letā€™s hit it!

In a pot/ saucepan, bring water to a boil

Add potatoes (peeled and halved) for 5 minutes until cooked through, and drain.

Blanch bean sprouts, French bean and spinach for 3 minutes, then drain.

Place vegetables and tofu on a serving plate, top with egg.

Pour sauce into serving bowl*

Serve Gado-Gado salad with peanut sauce, peanuts for sprinkling, fresh chilies and prawn crackers on the side!

*Sauce should be servedĀ warm, vegetables and egg can be served warm or at room temp.