Crunchy Coleslaw with Cayenne and Toasted Caraway Seeds
Adam Perry Lang's coleslaw is more spicy and crunchy than creamy, which makes it a terrific foil for the rich barbecued meat. He lightly salts the cabbage first to draw out some of the liquid, so it doesn't dilute the dressing.
Crunchy Coleslaw with Cayenne and Toasted Caraway Seeds
Crunchy Coleslaw with Cayenne and Toasted Caraway Seeds
© Rob Howard
Crunchy Coleslaw with Cayenne and Toasted Caraway Seeds
- ACTIVE: 25 MIN
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TOTAL TIME:
3 HRS 25 MIN
- SERVINGS: 8 to 10
Ingredients
- One 3-pound head of green cabbage, cored and finely shredded
- One 2-pound head of red cabbage, cored and finely shredded
- Kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon caraway seeds
- 1 teaspoon celery seeds
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 small onion, minced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 tablespoons cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 large carrot, coarsely shredded
- 1 large Granny Smith apple, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch matchsticks
- 1/2 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley
Directions
- Put the shredded green and red cabbage in two large colanders and toss each with 1 teaspoon of salt. Let drain in the sink for 2 hours. Pat the cabbage dry.
- In a small, dry skillet, toast the caraway and celery seeds over moderately high heat until fragrant, about 20 seconds. Add the water and let cool.
- In a blender, combine the mayonnaise, cream, sugar, onion, garlic, vinegar, lemon juice, cayenne and black pepper. Pour in the caraway and celery seeds and their liquid; blend until the dressing is smooth.
- In a large bowl, combine the green and red cabbages, carrot, apple and parsley; toss with the dressing. Season with salt.
Crunchy Coleslaw with Cayenne and Toasted Caraway Seeds
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