Gado-gado

High school (ages 12+)
Food & Cooking

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/gado-gado

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the culinary classification?Indonesian mixed vegetable salad served with a peanut sauce dressing
2. What is the geographic origin?Indonesia, with strong associations with Betawi cuisine from Jakarta
3. Why does Gado-gado have peanut sauce?The peanut sauce gives the salad a sweet, spicy, and tangy flavor that ties all the ingredients together.
4. Where does Gado-gado come from?Gado-gado originated in Jakarta, Indonesia, and is now enjoyed all over the country.

Betawi Cuisine: The traditional food of the Betawi people, the indigenous inhabitants of Jakarta, Indonesia, known for its unique blend of influences.
Lontong: A compressed cylinder of rice cake, typically made from rice steamed in banana leaves, providing a chewy texture and carbohydrate base.
Tempeh: A traditional Indonesian food made from fermented soybeans, valued for its protein content, texture, and potential probiotic benefits.
Terasi: A paste made from fermented shrimp or fish, commonly used as a flavor enhancer in Southeast Asian cooking, adding a potent umami note.