Chilli Slaw

Name: Chilli Slaw
Total time: 25 min
Yield: Serves 4
Cuisine: thai
Ingredients: 1/2 white cabbage finely shredded; 2 carrots grated; 2cm/3/4in piece fresh ginger peeled and grated; 1 red chilli (seeds removed if you like), chopped; zest and juice 2 limes; 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds; sunflower oil; a little light muscovado sugar

4.50 (14)

⏱ 25 mins 🍽 Serves 4 🌶 thai ✅ Easy 🏷 Side dish

This Thai-style chilli slaw offers a zesty twist on classic coleslaw. It combines crisp shredded cabbage and carrot with fresh ginger, red chilli, and tangy lime. Toasted sesame seeds and a light dressing complete this vibrant side. It's a quick and flavourful dish that pairs wonderfully with various mains and can be prepared ahead of time.

Ingredients

1/2 white cabbage finely shredded
2 carrots grated
2cm/3/4in piece fresh ginger peeled and grated
1 red chilli (seeds removed if you like), chopped
zest and juice 2 limes
1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
sunflower oil
a little light muscovado sugar

Method

Combine the shredded cabbage, grated carrots, grated ginger, chopped chilli, lime zest, and lime juice in a large bowl.
Add the toasted sesame seeds and a drizzle of sunflower oil to the mixture.
Season the slaw with salt according to your preference.
Finish by stirring in a small amount of light muscovado sugar, adjusting to taste.
The slaw can be stored in your refrigerator for up to a couple of days.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories84 kcal

Fat6 g

Saturates1 g

Carbs7 g

Sugars1 g

Fibre2 g

Protein1 g

Sodium16 mg

Recipe details

Skill levelEasy

CategorySide dish

Cuisinethai

DietHealthy