Ingredients
Here’s what you’ll need to create this delightful slaw. Feel free to tweak the ingredients based on what you have available or to suit your taste preferences:
- 4 cups green cabbage, thinly sliced
- 2 cups purple cabbage, thinly sliced
- 1 cup carrots, julienned
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup sesame seeds, toasted
- 1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted
- 1/4 cup soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon honey (or maple syrup for vegan)
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- Juice of 1 lime
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the green and purple cabbage, carrots, green onions, and cilantro. Toss them together gently with your hands or tongs.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, ginger, and lime juice. This dressing is where the magic happens, so take a moment to savor the aroma.
- Pour the dressing over the slaw mixture. Use tongs to toss everything until the vegetables are evenly coated.
- Add the toasted sesame seeds and almonds, giving the slaw one final toss. Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Let the slaw sit for at least 10 minutes before serving. This allows the flavors to meld beautifully, echoing the patience my abuela taught me in the kitchen.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International