I found this recipe on the very good Robbie Haf website, and it is really quite an interesting way to make and eat coleslaw, even though I must admit that with all that chopping and shredding of veggies, I am usually happy enough to buy tubs of the KFC version for my own consumption. This version, however, is a great one to make for a lunch or dinner party where the mains are neither too ang-moh or chinese (okay, I am trying to avoid the word "fusion"). People are sure to be guessing why the dressing tastes so so familiar... Gong Hei Fatt Choy! :)
Ingredients:
1/2 cup rice vinegar
1/3 cup peanut butter (non crunchy type)
2 1/2 Tblsp. soy sauce
2 Tblsp. raw sugar
2 Tblsp. minced ginger (bottled kind is fine)
1 Tblsp. fresh minced garlic
Coleslaw mix (ready-packed or from scratch with shredded purple cabbage and carrots)
4 green onions, sliced
1/2 cup chopped cilantro
1/2 cup of chopped peanuts
Preparation:
- Whisk the vinegar, peanut butter, soy sauce, sugar, ginger and garlic together in a bowl. Add more or less raw sugar and ginger to taste.
- Toss the coleslaw, onions and chopped peanuts in a large salad bowl.
- Best served with dressing on the side, unchilled.
Serves 10-12. Preparation time: 15-30 minutes
