4 12 Published Aug 16, 2019, Updated Jun 09, 2021 I created this easy Asian slaw recipe to go with my Asian tofu tacos, but I’m already dreaming of all the things I can enjoy this with. I can see this with grilled chicken, rice and bok choy for an Asian-inspired bowl, over grilled fish or even on a bbq sammie. The options are endless!
Asian Slaw Ingredients
shredded cabbage – You can use napa, green or red. And feel free to buy pre-shredded cabbage for a time-saving shortcut!shredded carrots – same as above, buy pre-shredded to save some time or look for a coleslaw mix that has both cabbage and carrots includedscallionsred bell pepperwhite or black sesame seeds
Feel free to make this slaw your own! Use a coleslaw mix, add in some of your favorite veggies you need to use up, or simply stick to this recipe. The base recipe is delish!
Dressing Ingredients
mayonnaise – I don’t use mayo often, but when I do I like avocado oil mayo. Vegan mayo works great too! sesame oil – I prefer spicy sesame oil, but regular toasted sesame oil workslow-sodium tamari – you can also use coconut aminos or low-sodium soy sauce if you’re not worried about the slaw being gluten-freerice vinegarmirin – a sweet and tangy rice wine (read more about this below)
Don’t Skip the Mirin
If you’re not familiar with mirin, it’s a rice wine – kind of like sake but with less alcohol and more sugar. Its flavor is sweet and tangy and it’s an essential ingredient in a lot of Asian dishes. When I first saw mirin in a recipe I thought I could skip it, but trust me, it’s worth having a bottle handy for Asian recipes! Thankfully, it’s fairly inexpensive and one bottle will last you a long time. Where to buy mirin: You can find it at Asian grocery stores, international markets, or larger grocery stores like Whole Foods or Wegmans on the international aisle. You can also order it online from a variety of stores, even Target.
Want Even More Side Salads?
Vinegar ColeslawApple SlawMango Jicama SlawCrunchy Chopped Asian Salad
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