Wasabi Coleslaw

Name: Wasabi Coleslaw
Ingredients: Salad; 6 cups green cabbage (approximately 1/2 head) or 6 cups savoy cabbage, thinly sliced (approximately 1/2 head); 1 cup shredded carrot; 1/2 cup red cabbage, shredded (my addition); 4 tablespoons green onions, sliced; 1/4 cup cilantro, minced (my addition); Dressing; 2 1/2 teaspoons water; 5 teaspoons wasabi powder; 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar or 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar; 2 teaspoons sugar (is using rice wine vinegar omit sugar); 1/3 cup mayonnaise; 1/4 cup grapeseed oil or 1/4 cup vegetable oil; salt, to taste; black pepper, to taste; Garnish; black sesame seed (optional)

17 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

Salad
6 cups green cabbage (approximately 1/2 head) or 6 cups savoy cabbage, thinly sliced (approximately 1/2 head)
1 cup shredded carrot
1/2 cup red cabbage, shredded (my addition)
4 tablespoons green onions, sliced
1/4 cup cilantro, minced (my addition)
Dressing
2 1/2 teaspoons water
5 teaspoons wasabi powder
2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar or 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
2 teaspoons sugar (is using rice wine vinegar omit sugar)
1/3 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup grapeseed oil or 1/4 cup vegetable oil
salt, to taste
black pepper, to taste
Garnish
black sesame seed (optional)

Directions

1

In a small bowl combine the water and wasabi powder. Mix until a paste forms. Set aside.
2

In another small non-reactive bowl whisk together the vinegar and sugar until the sugar dissolves.
3

Whisk in the mayonnaise and oil.
4

Add the wasabi paste, salt and pepper. Mix well.
5

Important: *Allow mixture to stand 10-15 minutes.*.
6

In a large salad bowl, combine the cabbage, carrots, scallions and cilantro if using.
7

Just before serving the salad, add the dressing and stir well to combine.
8

Garnish with a sprinkle of black sesame seeds, if desired.