GRILLED SLAW WITH GINGER AND SESAME
Napa makes an excellent cabbage for grilling. Its elongated shape provides greater surface area to char - and thus smoke - over a hot fire than a round cabbage. Its leaves are less tightly packed than conventional cabbage, allowing for deep penetration of the smoke flavor. Also known as Chinese cabbage, napa cabbage is native to China and pairs well with Asian seasonings, such as sesame oil, rice vinegar and ginger. To notch up the heat, add a spoonful of Asian chile paste.
Provided by Steven Raichlen
Categories salads and dressings, slaws, vegetables, side dish
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Light your grill, building a hot fire and set it up for direct grilling. Brush or scrape the grill grate clean and grease it with a tightly folded paper towel dipped in canola oil.
- Meanwhile, cut the cabbage lengthwise into quarters through the core. Cut the pear in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds. Lightly brush the cabbage, pear and scallions all over with 2 to 3 tablespoons sesame oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Grill the cabbage until darkly charred on all sides, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Char just the outside; the inside should remain cool, firm and crisp. Transfer to a sheet pan to cool.
- Grill the cut sides of the pear until grill-marked, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Grill the scallions, bell pepper and jalapeños until grill-marked, turning halfway through, about 4 minutes. Transfer to the sheet pan. Let the vegetables cool to room temperature.
- Make the dressing: In a large bowl, mash together the sugar, ginger and garlic with 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Add the rice vinegar and whisk until the salt and sugar are dissolved. Whisk in the remaining 3 tablespoons sesame oil, plus the sesame seeds and chile paste, if using.
- Cut away and discard the core of each cabbage quarter, then thinly slice the charred cooled napa cabbage crosswise, and add it to the dressing. Julienne the pear, bell pepper and jalapeño and add them to the slaw, discarding the bell pepper and jalapeño seeds. Thinly slice the scallions crosswise, discarding the root ends, and add them as well.
- Taste the slaw for seasoning, adding more vinegar, sugar and salt to taste. Refrigerate until serving and serve within a couple hours of mixing.
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[email protected]Overall, this slaw is a solid recipe. It's easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a healthy and delicious side dish.
Noor Mousa
[email protected]This slaw is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the sweet and tangy dressing and the grilled vegetables are always a hit. I usually make a double batch so I can have leftovers for lunch the next day.
Roheem Opeyemi
[email protected]This slaw is the perfect healthy side dish! It's packed with vegetables and the ginger-sesame dressing is light and refreshing. I love that it's grilled, which gives it a nice smoky flavor.
Brandon Manley
[email protected]This slaw is a bit too spicy for my taste. I think I'll try making it with less ginger next time. The grilled vegetables were good, but the dressing was a bit too overpowering.
Mr Satti
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of coleslaw, but this grilled slaw is a game-changer! The ginger and sesame dressing is so flavorful and the grilled vegetables add a nice smoky flavor. I'll definitely be making this again.
Thamur tahir
[email protected]This slaw is a great way to use up leftover grilled vegetables. I usually make it with grilled zucchini, yellow squash, and red bell peppers. It's a healthy and delicious side dish that's perfect for summer.
Niwarthana Gunasekara
[email protected]I love this slaw! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I usually make it for potlucks and picnics, but it's also great as a side dish for grilled chicken or fish.
Vedette Colin
[email protected]This slaw was a bit bland for my taste. I think it needed more seasoning, maybe some salt and pepper. The grilled vegetables were good, but the dressing was a bit too sweet. Overall, it was an okay dish, but I wouldn't make it again.
Joseph Umeh
[email protected]This slaw is the perfect summer side dish! It's light, refreshing, and packed with flavor. I love the combination of grilled vegetables and the ginger-sesame dressing. I'll definitely be making this again and again!
AGABA GODFREY
[email protected]This slaw was a bit too sweet for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. The grilled vegetables were cooked perfectly and the dressing was flavorful. I think I'll try making it again with a different dressing next time.
Kadija Morenike
[email protected]I love the unique combination of flavors in this slaw. The ginger and sesame dressing is so refreshing and flavorful, and the grilled vegetables add a nice smoky touch. I'll definitely be making this again for my next potluck.
Asad Pathan GAMING
[email protected]This grilled slaw was a hit at our summer BBQ! The ginger and sesame dressing was the perfect balance of sweet and tangy, and the grilled cabbage and carrots added a nice smoky flavor. I'll definitely be making this again!