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Hot-and-Sour Coleslaw

4.3

(22)

Active time: 20 min Start to finish: 20 min

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 4 to 6 servings

Ingredients

1 small head cabbage (2 lb), quartered, cored, and thinly sliced
1/2 lb carrots (3 medium), shredded
1/3 cup finely chopped scallions
1 3/4 teaspoons salt
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons finely chopped peeled fresh ginger
1/2 teaspoon dried hot red pepper flakes

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Toss together cabbage, carrots, scallions, and salt in a large bowl and let stand until cabbage is slightly wilted, about 5 minutes.

    Step 2

    Bring vinegar, sugar, ginger, and red pepper flakes to a boil in a very small saucepan, stirring until sugar is dissolved, then pour over cabbage mixture and toss to coat.

TagsCole SlawSlawSaladAmericanCabbageLeafy GreensVegetableCarrotRoot VegetableSideLunchDinnerDairy FreeGluten FreeNut FreeVeganVegetarian30 Minutes or LessQuickEasySimmerGourmet
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