I’ve been posting main dishes for the past few weeks and it’s good time to take a break. If you are tired of regular coleslaw, how about trying out Asian style coleslaw? I named it “Asian” because I needed to differentiate this from my regular coleslaw recipe and ingredients include cilantro and sesame oil.
The original recipe was from my Japanese friend who lives in Southern California. Ever since I made this salad for the first time, my family prefers this coleslaw over my “western” one. I was especially in shock when I first saw my son enjoying raw cabbage! He never ate raw cabbage… Every time I make this salad, he always finishes it without complaints, and now my daughter who likes to copy him all the time is also eating raw cabbage! If your child does not like raw vegetable, give this recipe a try. Maybe they’ll like it. Thanks Minako-san!
Ingredients:
- ½-1 cabbage, julienned or shredded
- ½-1 carrot, shredded
- ½ cup cilantro, chopped
- ½ cup apple cider vinegar
- 3 Tbsp. sugar
- 2 Tbsp. sesame oil
- 2 Tbsp. white sesame seeds
- Salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
Instructions:
- In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients for dressing and mix well.
- Add all vegetables in the bowl and refrigerate at least for 1 hour.
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Thank you very much for using my recipe.
I am glad your kids like it.
They LOVE this salad. Thank you so much!!! I’m looking forward to your new recipes.
Nami, I love your blog so much. I adore Japanese food and I’m loving your homestyle recipes. You will definitely getting a lot of these tweets, “Guess what I made tonight. Nami’s _______!”
Amy you are funny. I hope I can keep inspiring you. After I got to know so many foodie bloggers, I want to cook THEIR food. But I have to make sure I have good content here too! What’s your favorite Japanese food that you want to cook at home? “Maybe” I can try cooking…we’ll see. =P
Nami,
Loving the sound of this must give it a go it will make a pleasant change I’m sure keep up the good work.
Thanks Mac! This is a great summer salad that goes with anything. I hope you will give it a try!
Oh, another one I haven’t seen before!
Myam, this is perfect for summer! 
Kath – this one is very good. If you are used to mayonnaise coleslaw, you should give this a try. It’s less calorie for sure.
Hi Nami, lovely cole slaw.
We would love if you submitted this recipe & any two other side dishes to this week of the Get Grillin’ event that Cookin’ Canuck and I am hosting
Hi Marla! I’ll check it out. Thanks for inviting me!
Hello Nami, I’m so happy I found your blog, it’s awesome! congratulations, you’ll see me here often! I’ll try the salad today!
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