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Vinegar Based Coleslaw (Czech Zelny salat)
A simple salad of finely shredded cabbage marinated in sunflower oil and vinegar, seasoned with sugar and salt. This basic mix creates Czech coleslaw, a common side dish in Czech pubs, is often served with Bramboráky potato pancakes, Schnitzels, or Sekaná meatloaf.
Prep Time
20 mins
Additional Time
2 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs 20 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 146 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
Czech
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh cabbage
- 2 ½ Tablespoons vinegar 5% acidity
- 2 Tablespoons granulated sugar
- ½ Tablespoon salt to adjust the taste as desired
- 3 Tablespoons sunflower oil (or canola)
Instructions
- Remove any wilted or damaged leaves from 1 pound fresh cabbage. Cut the head in half and remove the stiff stem. Using a large chef's knife, slice the cabbage into fine strips.
- Put a quart of water on to boil; using a kettle will heat it up the fastest. Transfer the shredded cabbage to a colander and gently scald it with the boiling water. Let it sit until the water drips off and the cabbage cools.
- Transfer the drained and cooled cabbage to a bowl. Add ½ Tablespoon salt, 3 Tablespoons sunflower oil, 2 Tablespoons granulated sugar, and 2 ½ Tablespoons vinegar. Stir by hand to combine the flavors.
- Place the bowl in the fridge and let the coleslaw marinate for at least a couple of hours. Before serving, toss the slaw briefly in the bowl, taste, and adjust the seasoning with additional salt, sugar, or vinegar if necessary.
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Notes
- Makes at least 4 bowls of vinegar coleslaw.
- SERVING: There are basically two ways to serve homemade coleslaw. You can either place a small pile of slaw on a plate as a perfect side dish or serve it in a bowl with a spoon or fork next to the main dish.
- STORAGE: Store coleslaw in the fridge, where it will keep for up to five days.
- Scalding with hot water will soften the cabbage, but it will still remain nicely crunchy.
Nutrition Information
Calories
146kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
13g
(4%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.4g
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
Sodium
893mg
(37%)
Potassium
193mg
(6%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
10g
(20%)
Vitamin A
111IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
42mg
(47%)
Calcium
46mg
(5%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 146
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 146kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Sodium | 893mg | 37% |
| Potassium | 193mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 111IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 42mg | 47% |
| Calcium | 46mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.