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Spicy Napa Cabbage Slaw with Cilantro Dressing

Serves4
  • Active time:15 min
  • Start to finish:25 min
August 2008
Instead of the often-leaden, mayo-heavy supermarket slaw, why not try this wonderfully crisp version? The ginger and rice vinegar provide a fresh, clean flavor, and the serrano gives it just the right spark of heat.
  • 1/4 cup rice vinegar (not seasoned)
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon grated peeled ginger
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 fresh serrano chile, finely chopped, with seeds
  • 1 small head Napa cabbage (1 1/2 lb), cored and cut crosswise into 1/2-inch slices
  • 1 bunch scallions, sliced
  • 1/2 cup coarsely chopped cilantro
  • Whisk together vinegar, sugar, ginger, oil, chile, and 1/2 tsp salt. Add remaining ingredients and toss well. Let stand, tossing occasionally, 10 minutes.
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