Thai-Style Cabbage Slaw
Leigh Beisch
Yields Makes 8 to 10 small-plate servings
Notes: You can complete step 1 up to 2 hours ahead; cover and chill.

How to Make It

Step 1
1

In a large bowl, mix lime juice, fish sauce, 2 tablespoons water, the sugar, and the chili flakes to taste. Stir in cabbage and onion.

Step 2
2

Just before serving, stir in mint, cilantro, peanuts, and salt to taste.

Ingredients

 3 tablespoons lime juice
 2 tablespoons Asian fish sauce (nuoc mam or nam pla)
 1 tablespoon sugar
 1/2 to 3/4 teaspoon hot chili flakes
 6 cups finely shredded red or green cabbage
 1/2 cup slivered red onion, rinsed and drained
 1/2 cup chopped fresh mint leaves
 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
 1/2 cup chopped roasted, salted peanuts
  Salt

Directions

Step 1
1

In a large bowl, mix lime juice, fish sauce, 2 tablespoons water, the sugar, and the chili flakes to taste. Stir in cabbage and onion.

Step 2
2

Just before serving, stir in mint, cilantro, peanuts, and salt to taste.

Thai-Style Cabbage Slaw

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