Best 13 Thai Slaw Recipes

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Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Thailand with this tantalizing Thai slaw, a refreshing and crunchy salad bursting with exotic aromas and zesty dressing. Marinated in a delectable blend of fish sauce, lime juice, and aromatic herbs, this slaw features crisp cabbage, carrots, and bell peppers, tossed with peanuts and garnished with fresh cilantro.

In this article, we present a collection of three distinct Thai slaw recipes that cater to various dietary preferences and flavor profiles. The classic Thai slaw recipe offers an authentic and traditional take on this delightful salad. For those seeking a vegan alternative, the vegan Thai slaw recipe provides an equally flavorful experience, using tofu instead of fish sauce. The spicy Thai slaw recipe, on the other hand, tantalizes taste buds with the addition of fiery chilies, creating a dish that packs a punch.

Each recipe includes step-by-step instructions, making it easy for home cooks to recreate these Thai slaw variations in their own kitchens. Whether you're a fan of classic Thai flavors or seeking a plant-based or spicy alternative, this article has the perfect Thai slaw recipe for you.

Here are our top 13 tried and tested recipes!

THAI CHICKEN SLAW BURGERS



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One of my family's favorite meals! We vary the toppings by sometimes using cabbage slaw and other times broccoli slaw. Super healthy and low in fat! We've also substituted iceberg lettuce leaves for the buns to lower the calories. Messier but so yummy! Serve any extra slaw on the side. You can serve these over rice or on a bed of salad, too. We've also turned them into lettuce wraps to save more calories!

Provided by CINDYJAKE

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian

Time 30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

8 hamburger buns, split
2 tablespoons butter
½ onion, chopped
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 tablespoons Thai sweet chili sauce, or more to taste
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon white sugar
2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast, or more to taste, cut in bite-size pieces
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons honey
2 cups coleslaw mix

Steps:

  • Set oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler. Arrange hamburger buns, cut-sides facing up, in a single layer on a baking sheet.
  • Toast buns under the preheated broiler until toasted, 30 to 60 seconds.
  • Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir onion, tomato paste, and garlic in hot butter until onion is softened, about 5 minutes. Stir chili sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and sugar into onion mixture.
  • Stir chicken and olive oil into the skillet; cook and stir until chicken is no longer pink in the center, 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Whisk relish, lemon juice, and honey together in a large bowl; add coleslaw blend and toss to coat.
  • Spoon chicken mixture into toasted buns and top with coleslaw.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 379 calories, Carbohydrate 36 g, Cholesterol 78.2 mg, Fat 12.6 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 29.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.9 g, Sodium 488.3 mg, Sugar 9.5 g

THAI SLAW SALAD



Thai Slaw Salad image

Saw this recipe on Rachael Ray's program on Food Network. Love any recipes for salads that doesn't use mayo. Travels well!!

Provided by katie in the UP

Categories     < 15 Mins

Time 15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 (16 ounce) shredded cabbage (coleslaw mix)
1/4 seedless European cucumber, sliced thin (I used 1/2)
1 small red pepper, seeded and thinly sliced (I've also used green ones, whatever I have on hand)
4 scallions, thinly sliced
20 leaves fresh basil, shredded
toasted sesame seeds
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 garlic clove, minced (I use my micro plane)
1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon soy sauce
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil

Steps:

  • Combine veggies in a bowl. Combine dressing ingredients in a small plastic container and shake well for 1 minute.
  • Drizzle sauce over veggies and toss to coat evenly. Let stand 10 minutes and re toss before serving and garnish with toasted sesame seeds.

THAI CHICKEN & SLAW



Thai Chicken & Slaw image

This recipe is foolproof and well worth the prep time. Kids love the sweetness of the honey, and I serve the slaw on the side so my vegetarian friends can enjoy it, too.-Karen Norris, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 cup canola oil
1/2 cup white wine vinegar
1/2 cup honey
2 tablespoons minced fresh gingerroot
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon sesame oil
8 boneless skinless chicken thighs (about 2 pounds)
SLAW:
6 cups coleslaw mix
1 cup frozen shelled edamame, thawed
1 medium sweet pepper, chopped
1 tablespoon creamy peanut butter
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 green onions, sliced

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk the first 7 ingredients until blended. Pour 1 cup marinade into a bowl or shallow dish. Add chicken and turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade., Preheat oven to 350°. Drain chicken, discarding marinade from the bowl. Place chicken in a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Bake, uncovered, until a thermometer reads 170°, 30-40 minutes., Meanwhile, place coleslaw mix, edamame and pepper in a large bowl. Add peanut butter and salt to reserved marinade; whisk until blended. Pour over coleslaw mixture; toss to coat. Refrigerate until serving., Serve chicken with slaw. Sprinkle with green onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 326 calories, Fat 18g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 76mg cholesterol, Sodium 171mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

THAI SAUTE SHRIMP WITH ASIAN SLAW



Thai Saute Shrimp with Asian Slaw image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h35m

Yield 1 serving

Number Of Ingredients 23

8 raw shrimp, peeled, deveined and tail on
1 teaspoon Thai chili garlic sauce
1 teaspoon mai poi sauce (Thai sweet chili sauce)
1/4 teaspoon chopped fresh Thai basil, plus more for garnish
1/4 teaspoon freshly chopped garlic
1/4 teaspoon green onion, chopped, plus more for garnish
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon freshly chopped parsley
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 ounces mayonnaise
1/4 ounce rice wine vinegar
1/4 teaspoon freshly chopped garlic
1/4 teaspoon freshly chopped ginger
1/4 teaspoon canola oil
1/4 teaspoon sesame oil
1/2 ounce jicama, sliced
1/2 ounce red pepper, sliced
1/2 ounce yellow pepper, sliced
1/2 ounce daikon radish, sliced
1/4 teaspoon cilantro, chopped, plus more for garnish
1/4 ounce green onion, sliced
1 teaspoon canola oil, for cooking shrimp
1/2 cup cooked jasmine rice, for serving

Steps:

  • For the Thai saute shrimp: Mix the shrimp, Thai chili garlic sauce, mai poi, basil, garlic, onion, paprika, parsley and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Let the shrimp marinate in the sauce, about 1 hour.
  • Meanwhile for the Asian slaw: Whisk the mayonnaise, vinegar, garlic, ginger, canola oil and sesame oil in a bowl. Mix the mayonnaise mixture with the jicama, red pepper, yellow pepper, radish, cilantro and green onions. Chill the slaw in the refrigerator, about 30 minutes.
  • Heat the canola oil in a saute pan. Remove the shrimp from the marinade, reserving the marinade. Cook the shrimp until golden brown on both sides. Add the leftover marinade to the pan and stir until it thickens to a sauce consistency.
  • Place the rice in the center of a plate. Place the shrimp around the rice and drizzle the sauce over the shrimp. Place the Asian slaw on top of the rice. Garnish with Thai basil, cilantro and green onion.

THAI CHICKEN BROCCOLI SLAW



Thai Chicken Broccoli Slaw image

You can add canned water chestnuts or baby corn to this quick dish.

Provided by Amanda P.

Categories     Salad     Coleslaw Recipes     No Mayo

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 large skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into bite-size pieces
1 (12 ounce) package broccoli coleslaw mix
1 teaspoon sesame oil, or to taste
½ cup water
½ cup peanut sauce (such as House of Tsang®), or to taste
1 pinch salt to taste

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; cook and stir chicken until no longer pink in the center and juices run clear, about 5 minutes. Add broccoli slaw mix, sesame oil, and water; simmer on medium-low heat until liquid is reduced and broccoli slaw is tender, about 15 minutes. Fold in peanut sauce and salt.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 315.1 calories, Carbohydrate 8.2 g, Cholesterol 64.6 mg, Fat 18.9 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 28.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 178.4 mg, Sugar 2.3 g

THAI BROCCOLI SLAW



Thai Broccoli Slaw image

Add Thai flavors to your family's meal! Enjoy this refrigerated broccoli slaw salad spiced up with chili garlic dressing - a delicious side dish.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 1h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons reduced-fat creamy peanut butter
1 tablespoon grated gingerroot
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 tablespoon orange marmalade
1 1/2 teaspoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon chili garlic sauce
3 cups broccoli slaw mix (from 10-oz bag)
1/2 cup bite-size thin strips red bell pepper
1/2 cup julienne (matchstick-cut) carrots
1/2 cup shredded red cabbage
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • In small bowl, combine all dressing ingredients. Beat with whisk, until blended.
  • In large bowl, toss all slaw ingredients. Pour dressing over slaw mixture; toss until coated. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour to blend flavors but no longer than 6 hours, tossing occasionally to blend dressing from bottom of bowl back into slaw mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 50, Carbohydrate 7 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 75 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 0 g

THAI SALMON ON ASIAN SLAW



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A seared salmon fillet on a bed of spicy broccoli slaw makes for a very filling and delicious meal. This recipe is designed for 2 but can easily be increased to serve 4 or more. This recipe was developed for RSC #13.

Provided by PaulaG

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 25m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 (4 ounce) salmon fillets
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 piece gingerroot, grated (Approximately 2 inch length.)
1/4 cup rice wine vinegar (Use lite if available.)
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon lime juice
3 tablespoons peanut butter
1/2-3/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 -2 tablespoon water
2 cups broccoli slaw mix
2 green onions, white and green, sliced on diagonal
1/3 medium cucumber, peeled, cut in half lengthwise, seeded, sliced
3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons dry roasted peanuts, coarsely chopped
salt, to taste
black pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Place all the dressing ingredients (except water) in a blender container and process until smooth. Thin with water if necessary, it should be a little thicker than a vinaigrette. Reserve 2 tablespoons for basting fish.
  • In a large bowl combine the broccoli slaw, cucumber, green onion and cilantro; drizzle with dressing and toss to coat; stir in coarsely chopped peanuts, reserving a small amount for garnish, add salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste; mix well. Set aside while cooking salmon.
  • In a heavy skillet heat the olive oil unit hot; add salmon fillets, skin side down, baste with reserved dressing. Sear for 3 to 4 minutes; turn the salmon, remove skin and brush with dressing; continue to cook for an additional 3 minutes. Turn and sear until salmon is done and flakes easily when tested with fork, approximately 1 to 2 minutes more.
  • To serve, divide the slaw on 2 serving plates and top with cooked salmon; garnish with reserved peanuts.

FIRST PLACE WINNER: THAI-INSPIRED STUFFED CHICKEN BREAST AND SLAW



First Place Winner: Thai-Inspired Stuffed Chicken Breast and Slaw image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 29

1 cup jasmine rice, cooked
1/2 shredded coconut
2 green onions, finely sliced
1/2 cup finely chopped fresh Thai basil leaves
1/2 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro leaves
2 tablespoons Thai chili sauce
2 limes, juiced and zested, divided
4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper
1 (14-ounce) can coconut milk
1 cup chopped roasted peanuts
3/4 cup panko crumbs
1/4 cup white sesame seeds, toasted
1/4 cup black sesame seeds, toasted
3/4 cup chunky peanut butter
1/4 cup seasoned rice vinegar
1 lime, juiced
1 Thai chili, finely minced
1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
1/2 cup freshly chopped basil leaves
1 napa cabbage, finely sliced
1 English cucumber, coarsely grated
1 carrot, grated
1/2 red onion, finely diced
1/2 English cucumber, thinly sliced
1 lime, wedged
Cilantro sprigs

Steps:

  • For the chicken: In a large bowl, mix the rice, coconut, green onion, basil, cilantro, chili sauce, 1 tablespoon lime juice, and zest from 1 lime. Place chicken between 2 sheets of plastic wrap and pound to even thickness. Place equal amounts of rice mixture on each breast half. Wrap chicken around filling, securing with toothpicks. In a glass pie plate, mix together flour, zest of 1 lime, salt and pepper. In another plate, mix coconut milk, and 2 tablespoons lime juice. In third plate, mix together peanuts, panko, black and white sesame seeds. Roll chicken breasts, 1 at a time, first in flour mixture, then in coconut milk mixture and finally in peanut mixture, coating well. In shallow baking pan, arrange chicken, seam side down and place in 350 degree F oven. Bake 30 minutes or until juices run clear.
  • For slaw: In a large bowl mix together all ingredients and refrigerate.
  • To plate: Place slaw on serving platter, removed picks from chicken and add chicken to plate. Garnish with cucumber, lime and cilantro.

CLAIM JUMPER® THAI COLE SLAW RECIPE



Claim Jumper® Thai Cole Slaw Recipe image

Provided by raklisa2020

Number Of Ingredients 15

Dressing
1/3 cup rice vinegar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon chili paste (sambal)
4 teaspoons fresh lime juice
2 teaspoons canola oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 ounces soba noodles, cooked (1 1/2 cups)
10 cups thinly sliced napa cabbage (approx. 1 head)
2 cups mixed baby greens
1 1/2 cups julienned carrot (approx. 1 carrot)
1 cup julienned zucchini, (approx. 1/2 zucchini)
1 cup cilantro, chopped
1 cup dry roasted unsalted peanuts
1/2 cup sliced almonds

Steps:

  • 1. Prepare the dressing first by combining the ingredients in a small bowl or glass measuring cup. Heat up this mixture in the microwave on high for 30 to 60 seconds or until dressing is hot, but not boiling. This will help to dissolve the sugar and salt. Stir the dressing well and set it aside to cool. 2. Cook 2 ounces of soba noodles following the directions on the package (the directions will say something like: "Cook noodles for 5 minutes in rapidly boiling water"). Drain the soba noodles, run cold water over them and let them sit to cool while you prepare the other ingredients. 3. Use a large sharp knife to thinly slice a medium head of napa cabbage. You can also use a mandolin to slice the cabbage into thin, uniform strips so that you have 10 cups of sliced cabbage. You can use a mandolin with a julienne attachment for slicing the carrots and zucchini as well. Make sure to chop the julienne slices into bite-size strips.

THAI CABBAGE SLAW



Thai Cabbage Slaw image

Make and share this Thai Cabbage Slaw recipe from Food.com.

Provided by cilantro grrl

Categories     Thai

Time 5m

Yield 8 cups, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 tablespoons lime juice
3 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon peanut butter
1 tablespoon water
1 teaspoon chili-garlic sauce (or more to taste)
1 garlic clove, minced
7 1/2 cups shredded cabbage (1 bag coleslaw mix)
1 cup shredded carrot
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, whisk together lime juice, rice vinegar, soy sauce, peanut butter, water, chili garlic sauce, and garlic.
  • Add remaining ingredients and toss to coat with dressing.
  • Garnish with chopped peanuts, if desired.

BEEF TENDERLOIN WITH PARSNIP SLAW AND THAI PEANUT SAUCE



Beef Tenderloin with Parsnip Slaw and Thai Peanut Sauce image

Provided by Paul Young

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 23

1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup peanut butter
1 tablespoon sugar
1/4 cup white wine vinegar
1 head Napa cabbage, shredded
4 parsnips, peeled and grated
2 carrots, peeled and grated
1 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped
1 small onion, diced
1 clove garlic, minced
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 beef tenderloin (about 2 pounds)
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1/4 cup soy sauce
Thai Peanut Sauce, recipe follows
1/2 cup peanut butter
1 (8-ounce) can coconut milk
1/2 cup agave nectar
1/2 cup fresh lime juice
1/4 cup soy sauce
Garlic powder
Red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, peanut butter, sugar, and vinegar. Add in the cabbage, parsnips, carrots, cilantro, onion, and garlic. Toss to coat with the dressing.
  • Heat a large oven-proof saute pan over medium-high heat and add the olive oil. Season the beef tenderloin with salt, and pepper, and sear on all sides until brown. Transfer the pan to the oven and cook the tenderloin for about 20 to 30 minutes, or until medium-rare and internal temperature is 145 degrees F. Remove the beef from the pan. Place the pan back on medium heat and de-glaze with the soy sauce. Stir the sauce to scrape up the brown bits from the bottom of the pan. Remove the pan from the heat. Thinly slice the tenderloin and lay on a bed of parsnip slaw. Serve with a side of Thai Peanut Sauce.
  • In a blender or food processor, mix the peanut butter, coconut milk, agave nectar, lime juice, soy sauce, garlic powder, to taste, and red pepper flakes, to taste together until the texture is smooth and loose.

THAI SLAW



Thai Slaw image

Categories     Sauce     Fish     Side     Kosher     Raw

Yield makes about 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups very thinly sliced Napa cabbage (leaves only, ribs trimmed away)
1 minced Thai chile
1/2 teaspoon unseasoned rice wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon fresh lime juice
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
A few drops nam pla (Thai fish sauce), optional
1 tablespoon chopped Thai basil
1 tablespoon coarsely chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine all ingredients. Use within 1 to 2 hours.

SHIVER ME TIMBERS THAI INSPIRED COLE SLAW



Shiver Me Timbers Thai Inspired Cole Slaw image

A Delicious Cole slaw inspired by Each 'o th' band 'o pirates Pantrys, includin' 2 from th' Plunder list. A sweet 'n spicy peanut sauce coatin' lots 'o healthy vegetables. Woe ye enjoyed th' salad made band 'o pirates way. jolly health to ye.

Provided by Rita1652

Categories     Thai

Time 21m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 22

2 garlic cloves
1/4 cup Thai sweet chili sauce
1 teaspoon ginger, fresh grated
3 dill pickles, sliced
1 lime, juice and zest
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 tablespoon soy sauce or 1 tablespoon fish sauce
1 -2 teaspoon sesame oil
1/2 cup peanut butter
2 teaspoons sugar or 1 1/2 teaspoons honey
4 cups cabbage, finely shredded
5 ounces fresh asparagus (tough ends discarded and cut into 1/2 inch pieces blanched or microwaved for 1 minute)
1 cup frozen green pea
1/3 cup scallion, sliced
1 cup carrot, grated
1/2 cup celery, diced
1 red bell pepper (sliced very thin or diced)
1/2-1 cup fresh basil (Choose one or a mix) or 1/2-1 cup of fresh mint (Choose one or a mix)
fresh herb (optional)
dry roasted peanuts (optional)
sesame seeds (optional)
cucumber, diced (optional)

Steps:

  • Place th' dressin' in'redient in a blender 'n blend 'til smooth.
  • In a large bowl toss all th' salad in'redients wit' th' dressin'.
  • Dressin' may seem thick but th' cabbage gunna exude liquid 'n be perfect.
  • Chill fer 1 hour fer flavors to meld.
  • Toss before servin', place in a servin' bowl toppin' wit' garnishes 'o ye likin's.
  • Thank you for trying my recipe.

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients: This will make a big difference in the taste of your slaw. Look for crisp cabbage, carrots, and bell peppers, and fresh herbs.
  • Shred your vegetables finely: This will help them absorb the dressing better and make the slaw easier to eat.
  • Don't overdress the slaw: A little dressing goes a long way. You can always add more, but it's hard to take it out.
  • Let the slaw chill for at least 30 minutes before serving: This will allow the flavors to meld and the slaw to become more crisp and refreshing.
  • Serve the slaw as a side dish or as a topping for tacos, burgers, or grilled chicken: It's a versatile dish that can be enjoyed in many different ways.

Conclusion:

Thai slaw is a delicious and refreshing dish that is perfect for a summer cookout or potluck. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your liking by adjusting the amount of dressing and the types of vegetables you use. So next time you're looking for a healthy and flavorful side dish, give Thai slaw a try!

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