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Crunchy Coleslaw with Cayenne and Toasted Caraway Seeds
© Rob Howard

Crunchy Coleslaw with Cayenne and Toasted Caraway Seeds

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  • ACTIVE: 25 MIN
  • TOTAL TIME: 3 HRS 25 MIN
  • SERVINGS: 8 to 10
  • •STAFF-FAVORITE
  • •VEGETARIAN

Adam Perry Lang's coleslaw is more spicy and crunchy than creamy, which makes it a terrific foil for rich barbecued meat. He lightly salts the cabbage first to draw out some of the liquid, so it doesn't dilute the dressing.

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  1. One 3-pound head of green cabbage, cored and finely shredded
  2. One 2-pound head of red cabbage, cored and finely shredded
  3. Kosher salt
  4. 1 teaspoon caraway seeds
  5. 1 teaspoon celery seeds
  6. 1/2 cup water
  7. 1 cup mayonnaise
  8. 1/2 cup heavy cream
  9. 1/4 cup sugar
  10. 1/2 small onion, minced
  11. 2 garlic cloves, minced
  12. 3 tablespoons cider vinegar
  13. 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  14. 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  15. 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  16. 1 large carrot, coarsely shredded
  17. 1 large Granny Smith apple, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch matchsticks
  18. 1/2 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. In a large bowl, combine the green and red cabbages, carrot, apple and parsley; toss with the dressing. Season with salt.