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Asian Slaw – Two Ways

The word ‘Slaw’ refers to coleslaw, as this oriental flavoured salad uses shredded cabbage like traditional coleslaw. There is a bit of fusion going on here with 2 versions of the slaw that will suit different occasions.

  • Author: Flaevor
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4 - 6 1x
  • Category: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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Asian Slaw

  • 400g thinly shredded Chinese cabbage (napa cabbage)
  • 250g thinly shredded red cabbage
  • 3 large spring onions, chopped fine
  • 1 large carrot, grated
  • 14g coriander
  • 14g mint
  • Sea salt flakes

Asian Dressing

  • 2 Tbsp rice vinegar
  • 2 Tbsp light soy sauce
  • 1 Tbsp toasted sesame oil
  • 1 Tbsp vegetable oil ( you can also use rapeseed or peanut oil)
  • 1 tsp fish sauce
  • 1.5 tsp sugar
  • 2 Tbsp lime juice
  • 1 garlic clove, crushed
  • 1 tbsp ginger, minced
  • 1 birdseye red chilli, minced (optional)

If making the creamy mayo version:

3 level Tbsp Mayonnaise to be added to the dressing recipe above (preferable Japanese Kewpie)

Instructions

  • Using a large bowl, add all dressing ingredient and mix together until combined into a sauce.
  • Using the same bowl place shredded cabbages, carrot, spring onion and herbs on top of the sauce and toss to combine.
  • Refrigerate until ready to use.

Keywords: Asian slaw, Asian coleslaw, coleslaw, asian salads