Gado-Gado as comfort food — exactly what I needed

Some dishes exist to comfort and Gado-Gado is absolutely in that category. The complex from slow-cooked rendang quality works on something almost primal — you feel the warmth of it immediately. candlenut does work that no substitute can replicate.

rendang from West Sumatra is consistently voted one of the world's most delicious dishes. There's something about the a Jakarta street food cart context that reinforces the comfort effect. Bintang beer alongside is the traditional way and it makes complete sense. I come back to this dish when I need something dependable and restorative.