America's Best Recipes/1989

Spicy Thai Slaw

Servings Preparation Time Cooking Time Calories Saturated Fat Fat Sodium Carbohydrates Protein Cholesterol
6-8


INGREDIENTS:
1 medium cucumber 2 serrano chiles 1 small savoy cabbage, shredded (about 1 pound)
4 green onions, minced 1/2 cup unsalted dry-roasted peanuts, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced
1/3 cup vegetable oil 1/4 cup rice wine vinegar 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons sugar 2 tablespoons light sesame oil 1/2 teaspoon curry powder
1/8 teaspoon soy sauce



1 Peel cucumber, and cut in half lengthwise; scoop out and discard seeds. Coarsely chop cucumber; set aside.
2 Rinse chiles; remove and discard stem ends. Cut chiles in half lengthwise; remove and discard seeds. Chop chiles. (Wear rubber gloves when working with chiles.) Combine cucumber, chiles, cabbage, green onions, peanuts, and garlic in a bowl; toss well. Combine oil and remaining ingredients; stir with a wire whisk until well blended. Pour dressing over cabbage mixture; toss gentily. Cover and chill at least 3 hours before serving.

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