Plant-Based Traditional Indonesian Gado Gado - Peanut Sauce, veggies and tofu or tempeh

[@lilminishlomit]

I am Indonesian living in North America and I'm so proud that Gado Gado is being featured on the Esselstyn's channel ❤ not only that but the guest also talked more about Indonesian culture and said Kecap Manis correctly 😉Thank you!! when my husband and I changed our lifestyle due to health back in 2016, we watched Forks Over Knives and purchased The Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease Cookbook. Love the Esselstyn!

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[@kovy689]

The Campbell family too.

[@susanb598]

I started eating plant base because of your videos. I have been WFPB for 32 days now. And lost 15 pounds as well. I love your videos! Thank you so much. #cancersurvivor

[@patrickhumphrey606]

Today I was able to watch your Indonesian Gato Gato dish. I learned so much it was amazing. And I made it. And loved it. I love your programming. I watch every recipe. And thank your dad/ husband. He saved my life I was actually diagnosed as terminal with heart disease with a 90% lower descending main artery or something like that. This was after five bypasses and two stents. I was able to reduce my blockage by 80% almost. I got my life back all because of his instructions in his book. My story is a bit longer but I’ll spare everyone and just simply say I got my life back and it’s been 15 years! Feeling great. Thanks.

[@katejackf]

Sauce: 1 c peanuts 1/4 c cooked shallots 1-2 cloves garlic 1/4c chopped fresh tomato 1 mild green chili 2 tbsp fresh chives 2 tbsp kecap manis 3/4 c water 2 tbsp tamarind concentrate 1 tbsp fresh lime juice 🙏💚🥗

[@WhippoorwillHoller]

Here I am as southern as you can get, everything fried and smothered, but I love you ladies! I absolutely Love veggies, I Love to watch yall cook with such passion, Ann cracks me up, I have a Channel whippoorwill Holler, I have mentioned your channel, and you would be surprised how many commented and said yes, I know those Ladies, I've been introducing meatless dishes on my channel lately, not sure how they would go over, but my viewers are grasping them, not just for health, but the cost of meat is so high, You never know who you will encourage, Thank you Ladies, Love you, From Mrs. Lori

[@pinkiepinkster8395]

Meat causes heart disease and diabetes. We are using half the planet to grow animals or food for animals. Agritortured animals have to stand in slaughterhouse trucks for 3 days with no food or water. Go vegan.

[@carlaberkheimer2788]

Ive watched your channel and my husband loves your orange cream dessert. You all are great people. My husband and I have to start eating healthier. You found a great youtube channel.

[@northgeorgiamom8956]

I’m subscribed to you, Mrs. Lori! Fancy meeting you here!

[@homesteaderfiftywmartha603]

Hey lunch room lady! Love those cornflake things!

[@homesteaderfiftywmartha603]

My family are okay with a vegan holiday meal as long as I also make a beef roast! And I did last year! The problem is real! I cannot afford all organic with my Sunday after church meals( kids and grands) - even when we are growing as much as we can grow! Food cost a lot of money!

[@nazokashii]

So wonderful to get to meet Vanessa! And how cool to not only get a wonderful recipe, but also all the background and history around it :D thank you so much, what a great show

[@nicolereynders8935]

Yes please bring her back for the soup recipe! This looks so delicious… I’m excited to make it with friends!

[@bluesbattle]

Interesting take on gado-gado! I didn't know that they use tomatoes, both in the sauce and part of the veg, in the eastern part of Indonesia. I used to live in Jakarta, where gado-gado is originated from, with my mum. We often have gado-gado for lunch and my mum would use both dry roasted peanut and cashews, and instead of using kecap manis - she uses palm sugar to make the peanut sauce. For the veggies, we have steamed bean sprouts, cabbage, spinach, green beans, tofu, and lontong (tightly packed rice in banana leaves, then steamed) or boiled chopped potatoes. Great to see an Indonesian recipe here!

[@Arugula100]

Yours is the authentic mix of vegetables eaten with gado gado.

[@rocket_pi]

As indonesian there is a type of food in indonesia that is not usually eat with barehand, the soup and the food that mixed with peanut sauce.

[@dianeflook984]

I love it when you bring on new friends and family into these videos! Thank you... so fun and informative!

[@karlahart_AK]

Gado Gado was my favorite dish when I visited Indonesia decades ago. I'm inspired to make it again, plant-based!

[@MSKCCooke]

Wow!! I have to try this!!! And I want to take a class on Indonesia culture from your wonderful neighbor/friend!

[@richardschmidt135]

Jane, you say you're ignorance is blaring? We just love you out here in Minnesota! You have provided so much good information for my hubby and I and I am a cook and I cook plant-based totally, my husband is still a carnivore which I am working on! Don't ever apologize for not knowing, but apologize for not wanting to learn! That's what I always say! You and your mom have an awesome Ministry not to mention your dad! Thank you for all you do out there for people. Dawn @ Rich & Dawn in MN 😀

[@KevinWJenner]

Gado Gado. SO GOOD to know Indonesia shared the 'authentic dish at contest' with our lady warriors. I can't wait to try this! It might just become a favorite summer feast. ❤

[@FemiKnowlogy101]

What a great concept for family/friends gathering. Thank you for sharing!

[@MSKCCooke]

And yes! Please have her back for the curry soup, too!

[@carlaberkheimer2788]

Amazingly interesting!!! Thanks for sharing.

[@dainasworldnumbers88]

The Best recipe I’ve seen in years!

[@colleenbrooks3212]

This looks delicious and makes me think of my trip to Indonesia many years ago. I would love for Vanessa to come back and show us the turmeric based curry! Love your videos you Esselstyn women - you rock!

[@lizpimentel2566]

This is an amazing meal for summertime! Not too much cooking and easy cleanup with tons of fresh veggies. I can't wait to try this!

[@melanienicholson2834]

very interesting. I enjoy stories behind the foods.

[@yumbunny9022]

Seriously the coolest people EVER! Thank you for sharing all of your wisdom and knowledge! You save so many lives!

[@lindapesnell5723]

Can hardly wait to make this. Looks and sounds delicious. Thank you so much❤️

[@jeniisabellarodriguez8150]

absolutely loved this video!!!! we are making this dish this weekend for my daughters 29th birthday party!!!!! love u guys!!! sending you love and light

[@traceykaminski7874]

What a lovely lady. ☀️Please have her again! 💜😊

[@msclnelson]

I am definitely making this! Please have Vanessa back as often as possible ❤️

[@witchyvegan]

I LOVE kekap manis. It's my go to type of soy sauce but has been hard to find for the past 2 years in my area so I appreciate the tip on how to make it!

[@trishwilson7517]

This was fabulous! I've been to Indonesia twice. The beautiful people, their country, and their food have a special place in my heart. Vanessa's explanation of their intention, is fascinating. I love it, thank you!

[@vanessahildebrand90]

I'm so glad that you've had the opportunity to go to Indonesia! It is such an interesting place. Thank you for watching.

[@Janet.D.C.]

This looks SO good! Please do have Vanessa back for her soup recipe...and maybe another Indonesian recipe and culture for fun! Love how you have connected with your neighbors over food. 🥰

[@barbaralevine9048]

I always wish I could like your videos a dozen more times at least! This was wonderful… thank you!!

[@dainasworldnumbers88]

Delicious! I’m making this tonight!

[@RobertG9ball]

You guys are the cutest!!

[@rosie1877]

Love your videos and the recipes are so easy and delicious, also thank you Wade for the filming and being a fooder taster.

[@cindystrother7710]

Awesome thank you so much for sharing

[@elizabethmcgowan9743]

What a wonderful video. Thank you for sharing

[@stayingtrue7700]

That looks awesome!!! I really enjoyed this one!

[@lelijaroy8634]

So special!! I hope you do more like this

[@lateshachurney5965]

I would recommended getting a morter and pestle. They are awesome to use in your kitchen. I use mine when I make Thai food. You can pick them up at Asian grocery stores.

[@knix4273]

The sound of food being ground in a mortar and pestle is so much more organic, traditional , evocative than the clamorous noise of the electrical blender. There’s also the bursts of aroma as the various items release their juices.

[@fionajordan6842]

@@knix4273 I like your use of the word clamorous 👍

[@chickentender4037]

Gado-gado is one of the best ways to get finicky kids to eat vegetables!

[@deborahdriver3554]

Ohhhh looks delightful!! Can’t wait to try this one 😄thank you ladies

[@claudiamchang]

what a delightful video, thank you! Would you share where you got that gorgeous wooden bowl that holds the meal? internet search has not yet revealed anything close to that wonderful size, shape and color!

[@bettymaugeri7316]

Great informative video - amazing dish!

[@janetsimon2445]

Can’t wait to try this! Thank you for sharing

[@sarahhagen2051]

This looks fun!!

[@Deb_BG]

Looks beautiful!

[@bereal2493]

Thank you for this beautiful dish I will make it for lunch tomorrow 🥰

[@jan6293]

Looks delicious! Thanks for sharing!👍

[@lilhappy5493]

She's gorgeous ❤️🌹 love this 👏👏

[@iceeyes_]

A little spicy taste from the sambal will make it even more perfect and full of flavor.

[@honeyoconnor3743]

Thank you, this was wonderful information about Indonesian culture and yummy Gado Gado, one of my favorites!

[@andreahoppe7777]

This looks amazing for summer!

[@knix4273]

Vanessa is a minefield of information. Hope you can tap into that minefield often.

[@g.f.vanzelst-vandelden6074]

Love this!

[@amyrobinson8598]

I'm hungry, wish I could come on over!! Looks so yummy!

[@deborahgodley6980]

Yum,yum,yum! Great flavor combination and the " formula"! I am used to making Thai peanut sauce but this is more complex.I use Laura Scudders chunky peanut butter (about only one that is totally natural and widely available) as a cheat as I always have it in the house along with Tempeh and Firm tofu and lots of veg.I am in LA and we have tons of different Asian sauces, seasonings, condiments available, a lot of which I have.I just never thought of putting everything together like this.Excited to try!

[@vanessahildebrand90]

LA has the best international markets! Have fun!

[@chickentender4037]

You've been missing out, I grew up eating this! You can use that peanut sauce as a dip or grilled pork or chicken too, just adjust your meat seasonings accordingly. Thin the sauce and have it with mixed greens, steamed or raw. Possibilities are endless!

[@amandapilcher2450]

Amazing!! ♥️

[@nicoledisano1287]

Love this!!

[@siobhancostello4847]

I love gado gado! I had it throughout Indonesia and Singapore. Can’t wait to try this recipe.

[@vanessahildebrand90]

I'm so glad that you've had this experience. It is fun to observe and taste the ways that different portions of the same country or the same region interpret a food that is otherwise thought to be ubiquitous. What differences did you notice?

[@jessicaveganjessica2208]

"A person's true identity is revealed through their peanut sauce." 😂 That really cracks me up.

[@knix4273]

It’s so true.I married into an Indonesian family. Also a test of a good wife is how competent she is with a mortar and pestle.

[@oeyakka]

Aloha from Kauai 🌺🌈🚀 Thanks for your sharing🙏 May the Blessings Be🕊💫🌠

[@barbararoyal6139]

Wonderful cultural information and beautiful food 🕊

[@suzyq6767]

Jane's face was hilarious! She's the opposite of acid queen. Anything sour, like tamarind, puckers her face! lol

[@tedrodenborn8172]

Howdy neighbors! This looks awesome! Definitely going to have to try it.

[@vanessahildebrand90]

I'll make you a batch, Ted.

[@katemill3632]

What a wonderful presentation, I make a similar vegan dish

[@catfish9539]

Love this

[@armancompany7546]

Wow very nice

[@hardnackfarms1736]

Oh yum sounds wonderful. I want to try this and bring it to my families next get together ❤ Wendy🌺🇺🇸🐞🦋

[@robinpresley2349]

This was WONDERFUL!!!!! 👏👏👏❤️

[@judyhoomalamalama]

Love tamarind I use it in my twice baked potatoes

[@Gio_Vanni6143]

I will substitute pepitas and sunflower seeds for the nuts.

[@Walkinfaith12]

Ann was too excited using her fingers.!! Lol

[@simonerhh]

good job mom!

[@homesteaderfiftywmartha603]

I’m just looking for coupons to use at Whole Foods or sprouts! Organic food & produce coupons? !

[@charlottehodgson5093]

Just love this video but I have Oral Lichen Planus and my poor mouth cannot tolerate citrus or chilli....... what can I use instead?

[@vanessahildebrand90]

You can just take both out. Make a sauce that works for you!

[@janetmacdonald9209]

Would appreciate sodium tamari or Braggs aminos work.? To lower the sodium?

[@vanessahildebrand90]

I've used both. Adjust to make it yours!

[@MadlyinLovewithJesus-1953]

How is this made in Indonesia? I doubt many have food processors. Do they do all the mixing in mortar and pestles?

[@louisejacobs2078]

What is the name of the ingredient you squeezed out of the bag? I couldn’t understand what you said. It looks yummy. I am so thankful for these videos.

[@inksslinks319]

I think it’s tamarind concentrate.

[@vanessahildebrand90]

@@inksslinks319 @Louise Jacobs : That's right! It was tamarind concentrate. You could use tamarind chutney or tamarind paste. Most grocery stores carry at least one of those options. I would recommend just experimenting a little bit.

[@lindamon5101]

Gado gado Cucumber Protein sauce Rice Veg Tempe Tofu Bokchoy Tomato Peanut sauce Tomatoe garlic green chili chives peanuts shallots soysauce lime maple syrup tamarind water

[@anniekcr]

Great demo! Where could I find that big bowl?

[@vanessahildebrand90]

Hi Carole, that bowl was a wedding present from my grandmother years ago. I'm afraid I don't know where to tell you to find one. I'm happy to hear that you liked it. Thanks for watching.

[@anniekcr]

Thanks so much for your response and for the wonderful Gado Gado recipe. I’ll be trying it soon!

[@janetmacdonald9209]

Can I use PB2 for a fatfree peanut butter.....we have to follow DrE!

[@sabahleilee1250]

Are the peanuts raw, or roasted?

[@JaneEsselstyn]

Dry roasted!❤️👍

[@lucystot2278]

I am allergic to peanuts, can it be substituted to other nuts?

[@vanessahildebrand90]

Yes! Absolutely. Cashews work. I haven't tried other nuts. Report back!

[@calmingdragon2862]

Oh no! I wanted to watch, but I have to emergency babysit for my neighbor. I will tune in later.

[@TessavandieKaap]

Delightful video

[@joancollier4488]

Just a quick question...as we're trying to get children involved in eating with us and they aren't always into too hot and spicy, could you say roughly how much chilli you'd add .... TIA....P.S LOVE your channel! :)

[@knix4273]

We often make two separate sauces simply by making it up without the chillies then reserve half of that. Add chillies to the remaining half and blend again.

[@moonstar7775]

With the plague of germs that are thriving around these days, I prefer using a fork. For those using their fingers, a small bowl of water to wash their fingers and a napkin would be ideal. I am not an Indonesian!

[@helenalnz]

How much peanuts, onions and tomato did you add? Just trying to get an idea of proportions to make this 😀

[@vanessahildebrand90]

1 cup dry roast peanuts, 1/4 cup sauteed onions, about a 1/2 c tomato (but I usually end up adding more).

[@helenalnz]

@@vanessahildebrand90 Thank you so much! What a gem to find this recipe with no oil :-)

[@renata13725]

🤗

[@susan1380]

about the peanuts - were they raw or roasted?

[@vanessahildebrand90]

The peanuts were dry roasted. If you have raw you could just pop them in the oven for a bit. Good luck!

[@martintramuntbikemallorcak481]

My maws Shortbread was great... but my Grannies was best!! lol.... (Edinburgh, Scotland)

[@leelajapheth4051]

HELLO..????? 8 thought peanuts has high omega 6

[@cantstoplion]

🧡

[@bookaddict777]

I would love to make this, but peanuts are a trigger food for me. I am really bummed.

[@lp7931]

try it with sunflower or sesame seeds

[@bookaddict777]

@@lp7931 Thank you for the suggestion!

[@barrydobrin1135]

Peanut sauce sounds good, but I thought your dad said nuts/nut fats were a no no?

[@RaeAnn_1202]

Depends on if you eat a plant perfect or plant strong diet.

[@nursiecookie1805]

I has a very hard time watching this video. The speaker was talking too slow and I had a hard time concentrating-sorry this is just my feed back. I think it may have been better with Jane and Ann taking over.

[@homesteaderfiftywmartha603]

So- it is a veg platter with peanut sauce 🤪

[@chinakuay981]

If only we could go straight to the method of cooking with less talking

[@brendawood6712]

I love these two ladies and have the cookbook but cannot watch their blog, it is like they both have ADHD, so uncoordinated .

[@planetregret4525]

I'm an Indonesian and that peanut sauce she made is horrible...that's not how you make gado gado sauce haha

[@TMNmedia]

Stfu bro its her interpretation, go Jane!

[@vanessahildebrand90]

You just have to make it the way it tastes good for you! Have fun!