Slaw: Ginger Sesame

Fresh. Unfussy. Satisfying.

I make a slaw for lunch or dinner only about once a week. It’s straightforward, loaded with veggies and adds texture and flavor to any main. In this ginger sesame version, shredded cabbage, carrots, sliced green onions and serrano chile pepper (or jalapeño) are tossed in a short and straightforward, 6-ingredient dressing. I like to serve this alongside grilled chicken but could easily eat this with any protein or only as it is.

Prepare to fall in love.

To cook this Ginger Sesame Slaw Set out:

for the dressing:

• ginger – Use freshly grated or ginger paste.
• garlic – Use freshly grated or garlic paste.
• lime juice – Adds bright citrus flavor and acidity.
• sweet chili sauce – Use from-scratch or store-bought.
• low-sodium soy sauce – Adds deep savory flavor.
• sriracha – Adds flavor-packed spicy flavor.
• toasted sesame oil – Gives this dish a toasty warm flavor.

for the slaw:

• savoy cabbage – Add texture and a mild, earthy, and subtly sweet flavor.
• purple cabbage – Lends crunch and color.
• carrots – For a pop of color and crunch.
• green onion – Lends a mild onion flavor.
• cilantro – Gives the slaw bright flavor and color.
• serrano pepper – Lends flavor and subtle heat when ribs and seeds are removed.
• toasted almonds – Adds crunch and toasty nutty flavor.
• toasted sesame seeds – Adds subtle flavor and texture.
• black sesame seeds – Adds subtle flavor and texture.

Make The Dressing:

In a medium bowl or liquid measuring cup, measure and add 2 teaspoons ginger paste (or freshly grated), 1 teaspoon garlic paste (or freshly grated), 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce, 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice, 1 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce (or low sodium tamari or coconut aminos) and 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil.

Whisk to combine.

Build The Slaw:

In a large bowl, measure and add in 4 cups thinly sliced Napa cabbage, 2 cups thinly sliced purple cabbage, 1 cup shredded carrots, 4 green onions – thinly sliced, 1 to 2 serrano peppers – sliced, 1/3 cup toasted sliced almonds, 1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro.

Whisk the dressing again and pour overt top.

Toss to combine.

Serve it sprinkled with extra sliced green onions and cilantro.

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