Spicy Thai Slaw
serves 2
Recipe from Washington Post
This bright, flavorful side dish is full of crunchy vegetables and can be served chilled or at room temperature.
Read more about this recipe at the Washington Post.
ingredients
For the dressing:
1 medium clove garlic, minced
1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
1 1/2 tablespoons coarsely chopped cilantro leaves
1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger root
1/4 teaspoon curry powder
1 teaspoon low-sodium soy sauce
1 teaspoon Asian-style chili paste
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 tablespoon light sesame oil
1 tablespoon sugar
For the salad:
1/2 large seedless English cucumber, quartered lengthwise and coarsely chopped (about 1 cup)
1 cup shredded cabbage
1/4 cup shredded carrot
1 scallion, white and light-green parts, coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons coarsely chopped cilantro leaves
1/2 cup roasted, unsalted peanuts, coarsely chopped, for garnish (optional)
timer
prep: 15 minutes
total: 15 minutes
tools
medium bowl
whisk
medium lidded container
instructions
1. For the dressing: Whisk together the garlic, lime juice, cilantro, ginger, curry powder, soy sauce, chili paste, oils and sugar in a medium bowl or deep measuring cup.
2. For the salad: Toss together the cucumber, cabbage, carrot, scallion and cilantro in a medium lidded container.
3. Add the dressing to taste; close the lid and shake to mix well and coat evenly. Open to top the slaw with the chopped peanuts, if desired. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
This recipe is from Alchemy Caterers in Silver Spring, MD.
