GADO GADO DIP

Name: GADO GADO DIP
Cook time: 0 mins
Yield: Makes 1 1/2 cups.
Ingredients: 1/2 cup (125 mL) peabutter; 2 tbsp (25 mL) soy sauce; 2 tsp (10 mL) sambal oelek (chili paste); 3/4 cup (175 mL) vegetable broth; 1/4 tsp (1 mL) salt; 1/8 tsp (0.5 mL) freshly ground black or white pepper

Gado Gado is an Indonesian peanut sauce that can be used as a condiment for rice and vegetable dishes or a dip for raw veggies and other finger foods. We use peabutter in place of peanut butter to keep it peanut free.

Yield: Makes 1 1/2 cups.

July 02, 2019

GADO GADO DIP

Ingredients

1/2 cup (125 mL) peabutter
2 tbsp (25 mL) soy sauce
2 tsp (10 mL) sambal oelek (chili paste)
3/4 cup (175 mL) vegetable broth
1/4 tsp (1 mL) salt
1/8 tsp (0.5 mL) freshly ground black or white pepper

Directions

Whisk together all ingredients in a medium saucepan. Cook over low heat, whisking constantly, until heated through. Transfer to a serving dish. Serve warm or cold with crudités or pita chips.

Nutritional analysis per 2 tbsp: 68 calories, 5.8 g fat, 2.5 g protein, 2.6 g carbohydrate, 1.1 g fibre, 207 mg sodium

Nutritional analysis completed with almond butter in equal caloric value of peabutter

Tip: Peabutter is a peanut-free alternative to peanut butter. Look for it in the aisle where peanut butter is sold. We used NoNuts Golden Peabutter in this recipe. Sambal oelek is a chili paste mixture used in Malaysian and Indonesian cooking. Look for it in the Asian section of grocery stores.