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Drain on paper towels.","group":"Preparation","title":"Heat oil to 350°F","timerMinutes":10,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Bring a pot of water to a boil. Blanch the shredded cabbage and bean sprouts for 1-2 minutes until slightly softened but still crunchy. Drain and set aside.","group":"Preparation","title":"Bring a pot of water","timerMinutes":5,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"To make the peanut sauce: Using a blender or food processor, grind the roasted peanuts, garlic, and chilies into a fine paste. Transfer to a bowl.","group":"Sauce","title":"To make the peanut sauce","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Sauce"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Add the warm water, palm sugar, sweet soy sauce, and lime juice to the peanut paste. Stir well until the sauce is smooth and combined. Adjust salt to taste.","group":"Sauce","title":"Add the warm water, palm sugar, sweet soy sauce, and lime juice","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Sauce"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Arrange the blanched vegetables, potatoes, fried tofu, tempeh, and boiled eggs on a large platter.","group":"Assembly","title":"Arrange the blanched vegetables, potatoes, fried tofu, tempeh, and boiled eggs","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Assembly"},{"id":"instruction-6","text":"Pour the peanut sauce over the ingredients just before serving. Garnish with fried shallots or crackers if desired.","group":"Assembly","title":"Pour the peanut sauce","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Assembly"}],"notes":"Traditional gado-gado is best served at room temperature with the sauce added just before eating. 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