Karedok (Sundanese Raw Vegetable Salad with Peanut Dressing)
A crunchy bowl of raw vegetables, bean sprouts and Thai basil tossed in warm peanut dressing.
Made with Satay sauce. Make a batch of the base first, then this takes minutes. Skip to the method
- Time25 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £0.81 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Bring a small pan of water to the boil. Blanch the green beans for 1 minute, then drain and cool under cold water.
1 min - 2
Put the cabbage, green beans, carrots, cucumber and beansprouts in a large bowl.
- 3
Warm your ready made satay sauce (see the base recipe) with a splash of water until just loose enough to drizzle. Let it cool for a few minutes.
- 4
Add the sauce to the vegetables and toss gently until everything is coated.
- 5
Fold in the tomato and Thai basil, taste and add a squeeze of lime if needed. Serve straight away with extra lime.
Tips
- Cut everything thinly so the raw vegetables are easy to eat and take up the dressing.
- Serve right after tossing. The vegetables release water and the dressing thins within 20 minutes.
- It tastes best with Thai basil. Ordinary basil or a mix of mint and coriander also works.
Storing and freezing
Eat the same day. Dressing keeps 4 days in the fridge, but dressed raw vegetables go limp, so keep the two apart.
Questions
Is karedok authentic with this sauce?
Traditional karedok uses a raw peanut and kencur (lesser galangal) paste. A cooked satay style sauce is a practical UK adaptation that keeps the flavour balance.
Is it vegan?
Yes. The vegetables and satay sauce contain no animal products, so the salad is vegan and gluten free. It contains peanuts.
What can I serve it with?
Serve alongside rice, as part of an Indonesian spread with grilled fish or tofu, or in rice paper wraps for a lighter meal.
More made with satay sauce
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.