Name: Spicy Cabbage Slaw
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Ingredients: 1 Napa cabbage (thinly sliced (about 1½–2 quarts)); 2-3 scallions (thinly sliced); 1 bunch cilantro (stems removed and chopped (about 1 cup)); 1 jalapeño pepper (seeded and finely chopped); 1 handful chopped peanuts (optional); 1 teaspoon peanut butter; 3-4 tablespoons lime juice; 2 tablespoons tamari (or soy sauce); 6 tablespoons olive oil; Salt and pepper (to taste)

White serving platter containing spicy cabbage slaw. — Photo: Steven Brown

This is a fresh and flavorful slaw that is great to serve whenever you want something light and refreshing. You can substitute green cabbage for the Napa cabbage, just be sure to slice it very thin.

Ingredients

1 Napa cabbage, thinly sliced (about 1½–2 quarts)
2-3 scallions, thinly sliced
1 bunch cilantro, stems removed and chopped (about 1 cup)
1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and finely chopped
1 handful chopped peanuts, optional

For the Dressing

1 teaspoon peanut butter
3-4 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons tamari, or soy sauce
6 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

Combine the shredded cabbage, scallions, cilantro and jalapeño pepper in a bowl. Sprinkle some chopped peanuts on top if you like.
In a small bowl, combine the peanut butter, lime juice and soy sauce. Whisk in the olive oil and add salt and pepper to taste and add a little more lime juice if needed.
Drizzle some of the dressing over the cabbage and toss thoroughly. Add more dressing if needed to coat thoroughly. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Spicy Cabbage Slaw