Alice Waterss Coleslaw Recipes

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.

LOWCOUNTRY PICKLED COLESLAW

Steps:

• Make the slaw: Put the chopped and diced vegetables in a bowl or other container that will fit in the refrigerator.
• Make the dressing: Crush the garlic, and with the side of a knife work the salt into the clove until it makes a rough paste. Add the garlic paste, ginger, vinegar, oil and 1/3 cup water to a saucepan and bring to a low boil. Cook for 3 or 4 minutes, stirring now and then. Remove from heat. Allow to cool for 1 or 2 minutes, then pour over the vegetables, tossing well to combine. Refrigerate 4 hours or overnight.
• Just before serving, toss with the lime juice and a few grinds of black pepper. Taste and add salt if needed.

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.