We had a family reunion this past weekend. Forty hungry members of my family were in attendance. My aunt told me not to bring anything as they had all the food under control but I just couldn’t resist whipping up a batch of coleslaw. After all, it’s really so easy to make and easy to feed a large group of people with two or three heads of cabbage. Coleslaw is one of my favorite summer treats though I’ll admit I’m a late convert to this perennial favorite. Growing up, I hated the stuff… especially the green slimy one that seemed to appear at every Brownie or Girl Guides outing. My father-in-law makes a coleslaw salad to die for. Here’s a raw vegan twist on this traditional treat.
Curried Cabbage Salad
1/2 head green cabbage, chopped
1/2 head purple cabbage, chopped
2 whole carrots, grated
1/3 cup shredded flaked coconut (be sure it’s raw, if needed)
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup soy sauce (if raw, use Nama Shoyu)
3 tablespoons sesame seeds
1/3 teaspoon turmeric
1/2 teaspoon curry
1/2 teaspoon cumin
In a large bowl, toss together all ingredients, making sure cabbage is evenly coated. If possible, chill for at least an hour and toss thoroughly again before serving. This will allow all the flavors to mingle and blend. Variation: Serve with Red Wine Vinaigrette Dressing instead of Soy Curry Dressing or substitute vinaigrette for lemon juice.
Kitchen Table Talk…
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Deborah, or iDeborah as she’s affectionately known on Twitter, loves to experiment in the kitchen. Some of her best dishes were created by accident! She started this blog to encourage others to get creative in the kitchen… and to record some of her accidental creations so she can enjoy them again! To learn more about
Tue, Jul 13, 2010
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