Coleslaw
Cabbage and carrot salted, drained and dressed. Fifteen minutes of work and it is the draining that makes it good.
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Method
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Toss the shredded cabbage and grated carrot with the drawing salt in a colander.
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Leave over a bowl for 30 minutes.
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Rinse briefly under cold water, then squeeze the vegetables hard in a clean cloth until no more liquid comes out.
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Whisk the mayonnaise, soured cream, vinegar, mustard, sugar, celery salt and pepper.
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Fold the dressing through the squeezed vegetables with the onion.
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Taste and correct the vinegar and sugar — it should be sharp before it is sweet.
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Refrigerate 30 minutes.
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Fold in the chives just before serving.
Chef’s Tips
- Salt, drain and squeeze. That is the whole difference.
- Sharp before sweet.
- Chives at the end so they stay green.
Pairing Suggestions
- Pulled pork
- Fried chicken
- A hot dog
Storage & Reheating
Keeps 4 days refrigerated and stays crisp because it was drained.
Common questions
How long does Coleslaw take to make?
About 15 minutes of hands-on work — 15 minutes of preparation and of cooking — plus 1 hour of drawing water from the cabbage, so allow 1 hour 15 minutes from start to finish. The recipe serves 6.
What are the key tips for making Coleslaw?
Salt, drain and squeeze. That is the whole difference. Sharp before sweet. Chives at the end so they stay green.
What should I serve with Coleslaw?
Pulled pork; Fried chicken; A hot dog.
How should Coleslaw be stored?
Keeps 4 days refrigerated and stays crisp because it was drained.
Is Coleslaw suitable for a special diet?
This recipe is vegetarian, gluten-free, low-carb and keto. Those labels are checked against the ingredient list, so a dish is only marked when nothing in it contradicts the claim.
How many calories are in Coleslaw?
About 235 kcal per serving, with 2 g protein, 12 g carbohydrate and 20 g fat. The figures are calculated from the ingredient list and are an estimate.
Nutritional Highlights
Per serving, calculated from the ingredient list. Treat these as an estimate — brands and cuts vary.
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