THAI CHINESE-CABBAGE SALAD

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Categories     Salad     Garlic     Pepper     Vegetable     Side     No-Cook     Lime     Hot Pepper     Summer     Healthy     Cabbage     Lemongrass     Gourmet     Fat Free     Sugar Conscious     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield Serves 8 as a side dish

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 head Napa cabbage (also called Chinese cabbage)
1 tablespoon coarse salt
2 small fresh red or green Thai* or fresh jalapeƱo chiles
1 stalk fresh lemongrass*
1 large garlic clove
1 shallot
2 tablespoons Asian fish sauce* (preferably naam pla)
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
*available at Asian markets and some specialty foods shops and supermarkets.

Steps:

  • Discard outer leaves from cabbage. Quarter cabbage and core. Cut quarters crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices. Wash cabbage well in a large bowl of cold water and spin dry. In a large glass or stainless-steel bowl toss together cabbage and salt until salt is dissolved, about 5 minutes. Transfer cabbage to a colander set over a bowl. Drain cabbage 1 hour. Rinse cabbage well and squeeze in small handfuls until as dry as possible. While cabbage is draining, wearing rubber gloves, seed and mince chiles. Discard outer leaves of lemongrass and trim root end. Separately mince garlic, shallot, and lower 2 inches of lemongrass.
  • In a large bowl toss together cabbage, chiles, lemongrass, garlic, shallot, fish sauce, and lime juice. Salad may be made 2 hours ahead and chilled, covered. Serve salad at cool room temperature.

Innocent Kasoze
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I'm always looking for new salad recipes and this one is a keeper. It's easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


old game play
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This salad is so refreshing and flavorful. I love the combination of cabbage, carrots, and peanuts.


Terra Miller
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit. It's a great side dish for any meal.


Violeta Cisneros
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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the sweet and sour dressing.


kelly Howerton
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I'm not a huge fan of cabbage, but I really enjoyed this salad. The dressing is amazing and the cabbage is cooked perfectly.


Fernando Herrera
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family. I usually double the recipe because it goes so fast.


Nkem chika Loveth
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I love the addition of the peanuts in this salad. They add a nice crunch and flavor.


Aariz Irfaan
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This salad is perfect for a summer cookout. It's light and refreshing, and it goes well with grilled meats.


Tahir Tariq
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover cabbage. It's also a healthy and refreshing side dish.


Nomazizi Gampu
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I made this salad for lunch today and it was delicious! The dressing is tangy and flavorful, and the cabbage is nice and crunchy.


Mohammas shohidul islam
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love the combination of sweet, sour, and salty flavors.


Afzal Awan
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I'm not usually a fan of cabbage, but this salad changed my mind. The dressing was so flavorful and the cabbage was so tender. I'll definitely be making this again.


The COD Mobile channel
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This salad was a hit at my dinner party! The flavors were bright and refreshing, and the cabbage was perfectly crisp. I especially loved the addition of the peanuts, which added a nice crunchy texture.