Spicy Peanut Slaw

Ingredients

• 1/2 head green cabbage, finely shredded (about 1 lb)
• 1/4 head red cabbage or 1/4 head purple cabbage, finely shredded
• 1 large carrot, peeled and grated
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons smooth natural-style peanut butter
• 2 tablespoons peanut oil
• 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon lime juice
• 1/2 teaspoon brown sugar, to taste
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon ginger powder
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon minced seeded jalapeno, to taste (optional)
• 2 medium kohlrabi, bulbs peeled and grated (1 1/2 to 2 cups)
• 1/4 cup julienned water chestnut
• 4 green onions, thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup dried currant (optional)
• salt and pepper, to taste
• roasted sesame seeds, for garnish