Asian Slaw
This delightful crab and cabbage slaw is bursting with vibrant colors and flavors. A zesty dressing made with garlic, ginger, rice vinegar, and more perfectly complements the crisp vegetables and succulent crabmeat. Topped with a savory crab mixture and a sprinkle of sesame seeds, each bite is a delightful blend of textures and tastes. Perfect for a light and refreshing meal on a warm day.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 2 garlic cloves, finely minced
- 1 Tbs. grated fresh ginger
- 5 Tbs. unseasoned rice vinegar
- 5 tsp. fish sauce
- 5 tsp. sugar
- 1/4 cup canola oil
- 1 Tbs. toasted sesame oil
- 1/2 lb. crabmeat, picked over to remove any
- shell fragments
- 1/2 large yellow bell pepper, seeded and diced
- 1/2 large red bell pepper, seeded and diced
- 1/4 cup plus 2 Tbs. chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/2 large green cabbage, thinly sliced
- 1/4 red cabbage, thinly sliced
- 2 large carrots, peeled and grated
- 6 green onions, white and light green portions,
- sliced diagonally
- 3 large radishes, thinly sliced
- 3 Tbs. toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- In a small food processor, pulse together the garlic, ginger, vinegar, fish sauce and sugar. With the machine running, drizzle in the canola and sesame oils and process until smooth.
- In a small bowl, stir together the crabmeat, 2 Tbs. <i>each</i> of the yellow and red bell peppers, the 2 Tbs. cilantro and 2 Tbs. of the dressing. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, stir together the green and red cabbages, the remaining bell peppers, the carrots, green onions, radishes, the 1/4 cup cilantro and 2 Tbs. of the sesame seeds until well combined. Add the remaining dressing and stir to combine.
- Divide the slaw among 4 bowls or plates and top each with one-fourth of the crab mixture. Sprinkle with the remaining 1 Tbs. sesame seeds and serve immediately. Serves 4.
- Williams-Sonoma Kitchen
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