I was looking for a side to go with tuna that Ed as grilling. He planned to serve it rare with wasabi and soy sauce, so I thought I should incorporate the Asian theme into a side dish as well.

The main ingredient in this slaw is napa cabbage (sometimes called Chinese cabbage) which is oblong shaped and sweeter and softer than a traditional green cabbage. To this I added other vegetables to increase the crunch factor – celery, peppers and carrots.  The dressing gets its Asian flavor from rice wine vinegar, soy sauce and sesame oil. Don’t forget the peanuts as they add more crunch and flavor.

This is very easy to make and goes well with Asian main dishes, but would also make a nice alternative to traditional coleslaw.

Asian Slaw

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Asian Slaw

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Course Side
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

Dressing

  • 1/4 cup rice vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons soy sauce
  • Juice of one lime about 1 ounce
  • 1 tablespoon minced peeled fresh ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1/4 cup canola oil
  • 2 tablespoons oriental sesame oil

Salad

  • 5 cups 12 ounces Napa cabbage, thinly sliced
  • 1 carrot peeled and shredded
  • 1 celery stalk cut into small pieces
  • 1 medium red pepper cut into small pieces
  • 1/2 cup chopped cilantro about one large handful chopped
  • 6 scallions thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup roasted peanuts

Instructions
 

  • Whisk rice wine vinegar, soy sauce, lime, sugar and red pepper flakes in a medium bowl to blend. Add canola oil and sesame oil in a steady stream while whisking. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Mix cabbage, carrot, celery, red pepper, cilantro, scallions and peanuts in large bowl. Toss with enough dressing to coat.
  • Cover and refrigerate at least an hour and up to three hours before serving.

Notes

Recipe can easily be doubled or tripled.