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Fusion Coleslaw

Tara Fitzpatrick

August 1, 2008

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YIELD: 24

8 cups

shredded red cabbage (¼-inch shreds)

4 cups

shredded Napa cabbage (¼-inch shreds)

8

large carrots, coarsely grated

1 ⅓ cups

thin strips of scallion greens

4

small jalapeno peppers, cut into slivers

¾ cup

toasted sesame oil

¾ cup

unseasoned rice vinegar

¼ cup

sugar

2 tsps.

Asian chile garlic sauce, or more to taste

¼ cup

finely grated ginger root

salt to taste (optional)

2 cups

honey-roasted peanuts

2 cups

raisins

½ cup

toasted sesame seeds, garnish

1. Combine the red cabbage, Napa cabbage, carrots, scallion greens and jalapenos in a large bowl and toss to blend.

2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the sesame oil, vinegar, sugar, chile sauce, and ginger. Taste for seasoning and add salt and/or more chile garlic sauce as desired.

3. Pour the dressing over the cabbage mixture and toss to combine. Add the peanuts and raisins and toss to distribute.

4. Refrigerate the coleslaw, covered, to allow flavors to develop, 2 to 4 hours. Serve coleslaw chilled, garnished with the sesame seeds.

About the Author

Tara Fitzpatrick

Tara Fitzpatrick is senior editor of Food Management. She covers food, culinary and menu trends.

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