Home cooking attempt — Gado-Gado from scratch

I spent an afternoon making Gado-Gado from scratch following a traditional recipe. Getting coconut milk right was the main challenge — it's not as straightforward as it looks. The complex from slow-cooked rendang result was rewarding once I got it right.

rendang from West Sumatra is consistently voted one of the world's most delicious dishes. I served it with es teh manis iced sweet tea as the recipe suggested and the pairing made sense. It took longer than I expected but the outcome was genuinely satisfying. Making Gado-Gado yourself gives you a new appreciation for what goes into it at a restaurant.