Chinese Coleslaw

Name: Chinese Coleslaw
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 12 servings
Ingredients: 5 cups coarsely chopped Chinese or napa cabbage; 1 cup shredded carrots; 1/2 cup sliced green onions (1-inch pieces); 1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained; 2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted; DRESSING:; 1/4 cup vegetable oil; 1 teaspoon sesame oil; 2 tablespoons sugar; 1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger; 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar; 1 tablespoon soy sauce

Total Time Prep: 20 min. + chilling

Yield 12 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

Crispy, slightly sweet and with a nice hit of vinegar, our Chinese coleslaw twists an American classic with ingredients like Napa cabbage, water chestnuts and sesame oil.

Ingredients

5 cups coarsely chopped Chinese or napa cabbage
1 cup shredded carrots
1/2 cup sliced green onions (1-inch pieces)
1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained
2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted
DRESSING:
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon sesame oil
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon soy sauce

Directions

Toss all vegetables and sesame seeds to combine. In small bowl, whisk dressing ingredients. Pour dressing over cabbage mixture; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours before serving; toss again before serving.

We use this recipe a lot, especially in the summer. Everyone in the family enjoys it. It's great for barbecues, served with chicken and a little bread.

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