VIETNAMESE CRAB COLESLAW

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Vietnamese Crab Coleslaw image

Provided by Nigella Lawson

Categories     weekday, side dish

Time 35m

Yield 2 to 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 Thai chili or other small hot chili pepper
1 large garlic clove, peeled and minced
1 teaspoon sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons rice vinegar
1 1/2 tablespoons lime juice
1 1/2 tablespoons Vietnamese or Thai fish sauce (nuoc nam or nam pla)
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
4 scallions, finely sliced into rings
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
8 ounces cabbage (inner white leaves only), shredded
1 medium carrot, peeled, and shredded, julienned or grated
2 cups loosely packed white crab meat
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves, more for garnish

Steps:

  • In a small bowl combine chili, garlic, sugar, vinegar, lime juice, fish sauce, oil and scallions. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Set aside at room temperature for 30 minutes.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine cabbage, carrot, crab meat and 3 tablespoons cilantro. Add chili dressing, and toss slowly until everything is coated evenly with a thin layer of dressing. Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
  • To serve, arrange salad on large, flat plates. Sprinkle with cilantro leaves, and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 126, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 9 grams, Fat 4 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 14 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 934 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Jacque Halliday
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This is my go-to recipe for Vietnamese crab coleslaw. It's always a hit with my friends and family.


puja das
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I've made this recipe several times, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's perfect for potlucks and parties.


Jacob West
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I'm a vegetarian, so I omitted the crab. The coleslaw was still delicious!


Moaaz Mohamed
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I'm allergic to crab, so I used shrimp instead. It turned out just as good!


anam Hussen
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This was a great recipe! I made it for my family, and they all loved it. The crab was especially popular with my kids.


Akram Gee
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I found this recipe to be a bit bland. I think it needed more seasoning.


Shamoya Parnell
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This dish was a bit too spicy for me, but I still enjoyed it. I think next time I'll use less chili peppers.


MD. Kakku
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I love crab, so I was excited to try this recipe. It did not disappoint! The crab was cooked perfectly, and the coleslaw was crisp and flavorful.


Usman armani
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This was my first time making Vietnamese crab coleslaw, and it turned out great! The instructions were easy to follow, and the dish was ready in no time.


Bonnie Kelly
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I'm not a huge fan of coleslaw, but this Vietnamese version was really good! The dressing was light and tangy, and the crab added a nice salty flavor.


Saidur rahaman Saddam
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This Vietnamese crab coleslaw was a hit at my last party! The flavors were so fresh and vibrant, and the crab added a delicious seafood element. I will definitely be making this again.