Thai-Style Slaw

By Francesca ZaniPublished: Apr 3, 2023

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thai style slaw with green red cabbage carrot jalapeno cilantro basil peanut soy sesame dressing and peanuts

PHOTO: ERIK BERNSTEIN; FOOD STYLING: SPENCER RICHARDS

Approach a slaw with a variety of angles, and you’ll have the perfect BBQ side or fish taco topping. A coleslaw, or cabbage salad—coined by the Dutch—typically consists of a creamy component and bright and crunchy vegetables combined with some zing. Although we love a solid mayo- and vinegar-based slaw, we can’t let a peanut butter, lime, soy-based dressing fall back in its shadow. This right here is what slaw talk should be all about! Thai slaw is a mixture of green red cabbage, serrano chiles (although Thai bird is cool too), and a sweet, sour, umami, salty dressing.

Substitutions
- Coconut sugar is derived from the coconut palm. If you can't find it, and still want the rich caramel-y notes of it, then brown sugar is another substitute.
- Serrano chiles are used in this recipe, but fresh or dried Thai bird is a good substitute.
- Cashews can be replaced with peanuts, no problem!
- Feel free to use crunchy peanut butter for extra texture.

Storage
The slaw can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It’s great after a few hours of marination but should be eaten within 2 to 3 days.

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Yields:: 6 serving(s)
Prep Time:: 20 mins
Total Time:: 25 mins
Cal/Serv:: 132

Ingredients

2 c.
shredded green cabbage
2 c.
shredded red cabbage
1
large carrot, shredded
1
small serrano chile, thinly sliced
1/2 c.
chopped roasted salted cashews
1/4 c.
chopped fresh cilantro
2 tbsp.
chopped fresh basil
1
small clove garlic, grated
2 tbsp.
creamy peanut butter
2 tbsp.
fresh lime juice
4 tsp.
coconut sugar or light brown sugar
2 tsp.
low-sodium soy sauce
1 tsp.
finely grated peeled ginger
3/4 tsp.
fish sauce
1/2 tsp.
toasted sesame oil

Nutrition Information

Per Serving (Serves 6)

Calories132 Fat8 gSaturated fat2 gTrans fat0 gCholesterol0 mgSodium136 mgCarbohydrates10 gFiber2 gSugar6 gProtein4 gVitamin D0 mcgCalcium35 mgIron1 mgPotassium301 mg

Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
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Directions

1. Step 1In a large bowl, toss cabbages, carrot, chile, cashews, cilantro, and basil.
2. Step 2In a medium bowl, whisk garlic, peanut butter, lime juice, coconut sugar, soy sauce, ginger, fish sauce, and oil.
3. Step 3Pour dressing over slaw and toss to combine.

PHOTO: ERIK BERNSTEIN; FOOD STYLING: SPENCER RICHARDS

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Francesca Zani

Assistant Food Editor

Francesca (Franki) Zani is the assistant food editor for Delish, where she develops recipes, writes, styles recipes & TikToks, and hosts on-camera recipe videos. Her education at the CIA and experience as a producer/culinary producer for PowerHouse Productions have allowed her to travel the globe. She loves collecting ceramic props, sipping tea lattes, and adventuring to highly rated food spots when she’s not collaborating with the New York Women’s Culinary Alliance. She’s often referred to as “Pasta Zani” due to her undying obsession for all things pasta (you need to try testaroli)!