Crunchy Asian Slaw
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Crunchy Asian Slaw
Description
Crunchy Asian Slaw combines finely shredded carrot, red cabbage, and apple for a crisp and slightly sweet base. This is complemented by fresh mint and cilantro that add herbal brightness. The dressing uses lime juice for acidity, low salt soy sauce for umami, sesame oil for nuttiness, and honey to balance flavors. Minced garlic and fresh ginger introduce aromatic depth, while red chili slices add heat suited to taste.
Sesame seeds and chopped cashews give this slaw additional crunch, enhancing its texture variety. The ingredients are combined thoroughly to distribute the flavors evenly throughout.
This slaw functions well as a colorful side dish alongside grilled meats or fish and can be turned into a main course by topping with cooked chicken or fish. It can also be modified to suit vegan diets by swapping honey for maple syrup. Additional flavor and texture can be achieved by incorporating a spoonful of nut butters such as almond or peanut butter.
Ingredients
- 2 carrot
- 0.5 red cabbage
- 3 garlic crushed, clove
- 1 tablespoon ginger peeled and finely chopped, fresh
- 1 apple cored
- 1 lime (juice only)
- 5 g mint fresh
- 5 g cilantro fresh
- 2 tablespoon soy sauce low salt
- 2 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 2 tablespoon cashews finely chopped
- 1 red chili pepper sliced
Instructions
- Using the grater attachment of a food processor, feed 2 Carrot, 0.5 Red cabbage and 1 Apple through the food chute and use the food pusher to make sure they all go through. You could thinly slice everything instead. Add to a large bowl.
- Add juice of 1 Lime, 2 tablespoon Low salt soy sauce, 2 tablespoon Sesame oil, 1 tablespoon Honey, 5 g Fresh mint and 5 g Fresh coriander (cilantro).
- Add 1 tablespoon Sesame seeds, 1 Red chilli, 3 Garlic clove, 1 tablespoon Fresh ginger and 2 tablespoon Cashews. Mix well so everything is combined.
Notes
- Omit the red chili entirely to reduce spiciness if desired.
- Serve as a side dish or add grilled chicken or fish on top for a more substantial meal.
- Replace honey with maple syrup to make this slaw vegan-friendly.
- Incorporate almond or peanut butter for additional flavor and texture if preferred.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 192 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1portion | |
| Calories | 192kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 335mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 636mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 8865IU | 177% |
| Vitamin C | 122.7mg | 136% |
| Calcium | 130mg | 13% |
| Iron | 3.8mg | 21% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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