Alice Waters Cabbage Slaw An Adaptation Recipes

SAVOY CABBAGE SLAW WITH APPLESAUCE VINAIGRETTE AND MUSTARD SEEDS

Steps:

• Put cabbage in a large bowl. Using the shredding blade of a food processor or a box grater, shred radishes until you have 1 cup. Add to bowl.
• Core apples and shred in food processor or with box grater until you have 2 cups. Put shredded apple into a bowl filled with lemon juice and 2 cups water, to prevent apple from browning.
• When ready to serve, gently squeeze water from apple, add to cabbage and toss slaw with vinaigrette. Add mustard seeds and toss again. Sprinkle walnuts on top of slaw. Season with salt and pepper.

ALICE WATERS' CABBAGE SLAW - AN ADAPTATION

Steps:

• Quarter the cabbage through the core; cut out the core. Cut the quarters crosswise in half; finely shred into thin strips, using a sharp knife. Place the shredded cabbage in a large bowl.
• Cut open the jalapeño, discard the seeds and chop it fine. Peel and finely slice the apple and the onion. Coarsely chop the cilantro.
• Add diced jalapeño, sliced apple, sliced onion and chopped cilantro to the cabbage and toss to mix. Add the lime juice, vinegar, oil, salt, pepper and sugar, and toss to coat.
• Let the slaw sit for 15 minutes, then mix again. Taste and adjust the seasonings.

ALICE WATERS'S COLESLAW

Steps:

• Quarter the cabbage through the core; cut out the core. Cut the quarters crosswise in half; finely shred, using a sharp knife. Place shredded cabbage in a very large bowl or pot (you will have about 5 1/2 quarts). Cut open the jalapeño, discard the seeds and dice it fine. Add diced jalapeño, onion and cilantro to the cabbage and toss to mix. Sprinkle with the lime juice, vinegar, oil, salt, pepper and sugar, and toss to coat.
• Let slaw sit for 1 hour, tossing occasionally. Drain; taste and adjust seasonings. Wait another hour. Serve at room temperature.

CABBAGE SLAW

Steps:

• Combine shredded cabbage and grated carrots in a large bowl. Add vinegar, salt, and pepper and toss to combine. Cover with a damp towel and let sit in refrigerator for at least 1 hour or up to 8 hours. Use as topping for pulled pork tacos.

SPICED TOMATO AND CABBAGE SLAW

Steps:

• Mix first 5 ingredients in large bowl. Add salt; toss. Let mixture stand 1 hour. Rinse cabbage mixture thoroughly to remove excess salt. Drain. Return to bowl.
• Combine all remaining ingredients in heavy medium saucepan. Stir over low heat until sugar dissolves and mixture is hot; do not boil. Pour dressing over cabbage and mix to coat. Let slaw stand 1 hour. (Can be prepared up to 2 days ahead. Cover and refrigerate.) Drain slaw before serving.