Asian Coleslaw Recipe

To go with our special offer of Chinese Marinated Pork Ribs try this Asian Coleslaw side dish.

INGREDIENTS

For the dressing:

• 1 tablespoon creamy peanut butter
• 6 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1/2 teaspoon toasted (dark) sesame oil
• 4 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar (if seasoned rice vinegar is not available, add a teaspoon or two of sugar to regular rice vinegar)

For the salad:

• 8 cups thinly sliced cabbage (napa, green, purple, or a combination)
• 1 cup grated carrots
• 1/2 cup toasted, salted, shelled, peeled peanuts

For garnish (optional):

• 1/2 cup chopped fresh coriander
• 2 thinly sliced green onions or chives

 METHOD 

1. Prepare the dressing: 

Place peanut butter in a medium bowl. Add the vegetable oil and the toasted sesame oil and whisk until nicely smooth. Whisk in the seasoned rice vinegar and do a taste test. Depending on how you like your dressing, how salty your peanut butter is, how seasoned your rice vinegar is, you may want to add a little more vinegar, a little more sugar, or a little salt. (Makes about 3/4 cup of dressing.)

1. Toast the peanuts: 

Although the roasted peanuts from the store may already be cooked, you'll get even better flavor with just a little toasting. Heat a small skillet on medium high heat and add the nuts to the pan. Do not ignore or the nuts can easily burn. Stir a little with a wooden spoon until the peanuts begin to get browned in spots and you can smell the toasting aromas. Remove peanuts from pan to a dish.

1. Toss the salad together: 

In a large bowl, toss the sliced cabbage, grated carrots, and peanuts together, and any other optional garnishes, such as a little chopped cilantro or green onions.

Right before serving, mix in the dressing.

Recipe originally found at: https://millersfoodmarket.com/recipes/asian-coleslaw