This is a variation on the American coleslaw. It is lighter, spicier keeps just as well and is just as easy to make.
Ingredients:
3 cups sliced red cabbage
1/2 cup sliced onions
1/2 cup grated carrots
2 tablespoons olive or sesame oil
1 lemon
Red pepper flakes to taste (optional)
Salt and pepper to taste
1 teaspoon Toasted sesame seeds
Steps:
Combine all ingredients (juicing the lemon). Taste for salt, pepper red pepper and adjust as needed. Top with toasted sesame seeds. Serve cold or at room temperature.
Notes:
This recipe is a make ahead recipe, and improves with time. It can be stored refrigerated for up to 5 days. You can use green cabbage or red cabbage, of, for fun, a combination of the two. Sesame oil adds flavor to the dish, while olive oil keeps the dish more subtle in flavor.
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