Gado Gado (Indonesian Vegetable Salad)

2 large yukon gold potatoes (thats the type I use)

2 large tomatoes

1 /2 lbs bean sprouts

1/2 head green cabbage shredded

1/2 lb string beans 

1 hot house cucumber

3 hard boiled eggs

1 large carrot shredded

1 red pepper thinly sliced

1 bunch scalliions

Bring a large pot of water to a boil - peel and slice potatoes (about 1/4th inch per slice)  cook potatoes until done ( about 5 minutes)

remove from water and place on a paper towel to dry.  Par boil the string beans for about 4 minutes and place in ice water to shock

remove from water and dry throughly

par boil the cabbage for about 2 minutes and drain well

seed and thinly slice pepper and tomatoes thinly slice cucumber

on a large platter:  Layer the ingredients in the following way

1. potatoes

2. cabbage

3 string beans

alternate tomato slices and cucumbers around the rim of the platter

sprinkle carrots over the top

sprinkle bean sprouts over the carrots

slice two of the hard boiled eggs and layer decoratively over the top

sprinkle scallions over the eggs

chop remaining  egg and sprinkle over the top

Serve with peanut sauce, chicken satay and indonesian fried rice