Gado Gado Salad

Fill a large pot halfway with water, salt, and ginger. Bring to a boil then reduce to medium heat.

With the water at a gentle boil, add and remove each bunch of vegetables one by one. It will take 2 to 4 minutes to cook each vegetable group, but use your eyes to guide you as well. Once the vegetables appear brightly colored, give it an extra minute to cook, then drain and refresh it with cold water. Set aside to drain and cool.

Once cooled, arrange equal amounts of each semi-cooked vegetable in shallow bowls, garnish with any of the optional toppings, and serve with the satay sauce as dressing.Veggie-cooking tip:  Barely cook the vegetables so it stays bright, crunchy, and nutritious. To cut on prep time, it is acceptable to use bottled satay sauce. If you find that it's too thick, go ahead and thin it with some warm water. A dash of chili oil is also a good idea.Veggie substitions: You may also use cauliflower, green beans, carrots, cucumbers, or whatever veggies you want to try, but stick to what is recommended in this recipe if you want to be authentic.