Peanut Ginger Coleslaw

Ingredients

Slaw:

• 1/2 head of cabbage or 1 full head if small

• 3-4 carrots

• 1/2 - 1 cup of peanuts

  • Substitutes: cashews, sesame seeds or a combination

• ~1-1.5 cups of cilantro and scallions (ratio and quantities are up to personal preference)

• Optional additional veggies: bell pepper, radish, edamame, snow peas

Dressing:

• 1/4 cup of peanut butter

  • Substitutes: tahini, cashew butter, almond butter

• 2-3 tbsps of soy sauce or tamari

• 2-3 tbsps rice vinegar

• 1-2 tbsps sesame oil

• 1 tbsp honey

• 2-3 tbsps of olive, avocado, peanut or vegetable oil

• 1 inch knob of ginger or 1 tbsp minced ginger

• 2 cloves of garlic

• 1-2 tbsps water (or as needed)

• Optional: sriracha, chili oil, or chili flakes for some spice

4-6 servings

Method

Dressing:

• If using a food processor or blender: put all ingredients in and blend until smooth

• If whisking by hand, microplane or finely mince the garlic and ginger first, then put all ingredients in a bowl and whisk until smooth

• You want the dressing to be easily pourable and to coat all of the coleslaw mixture, so add water little by little as needed

Slaw:

• Finely chop your cabbage

  • Note: to chop a head of cabbage, first peel back the outermost leaves which tend to be tougher and a little dirty. Then cut the cabbage into quarters lengthwise and cut out the core from the base, which is hard to digest

• Peel your carrots and break them into smaller segments in your favorite way: use peeler to shave them into ribbons, cut into small sticks or rounds, or shred them

• If using other veggies, also chop those to your liking

• Toast your peanuts or whatever nuts/seeds you are using either in a skillet on the stove (no oil) or in a 350º oven

  • Note: cook time will vary depending on the size of the nut/seed you are using. You will know they are done when they release a toasty, nutty aroma and turn golden brown

• Chop scallions and roughly chop cilantro

  • Note: cilantro stems taste just like cilantro so use those as well

• Put everything in a bowl together, pour dressing over, and mix well so everything is coated