THAI CHINESE-CABBAGE SALAD

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Categories     Salad     Garlic     Pepper     Vegetable     Side     No-Cook     Lime     Hot Pepper     Summer     Healthy     Cabbage     Lemongrass     Gourmet     Fat Free     Sugar Conscious     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield Serves 8 as a side dish

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 head Napa cabbage (also called Chinese cabbage)
1 tablespoon coarse salt
2 small fresh red or green Thai* or fresh jalapeƱo chiles
1 stalk fresh lemongrass*
1 large garlic clove
1 shallot
2 tablespoons Asian fish sauce* (preferably naam pla)
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
*available at Asian markets and some specialty foods shops and supermarkets.

Steps:

  • Discard outer leaves from cabbage. Quarter cabbage and core. Cut quarters crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices. Wash cabbage well in a large bowl of cold water and spin dry. In a large glass or stainless-steel bowl toss together cabbage and salt until salt is dissolved, about 5 minutes. Transfer cabbage to a colander set over a bowl. Drain cabbage 1 hour. Rinse cabbage well and squeeze in small handfuls until as dry as possible. While cabbage is draining, wearing rubber gloves, seed and mince chiles. Discard outer leaves of lemongrass and trim root end. Separately mince garlic, shallot, and lower 2 inches of lemongrass.
  • In a large bowl toss together cabbage, chiles, lemongrass, garlic, shallot, fish sauce, and lime juice. Salad may be made 2 hours ahead and chilled, covered. Serve salad at cool room temperature.

Ramesh Mahara
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always delicious. The dressing is the perfect balance of sweet and sour, and the cabbage is always crisp and fresh.


Muhammad Marjan Ahmed
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This is a great recipe for a healthy and flavorful side dish. The cabbage is packed with nutrients and the dressing is light and refreshing.


Blessing Omara
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family. I love that I can use any type of cabbage I have on hand.


Net Myersniesen
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I love the combination of flavors in this salad. The cabbage is crisp and the dressing is tangy and sweet. It's the perfect balance of flavors.


AbdulHameed Yusuff
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover cabbage. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Rhonda Black
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a hit with my guests. It's a great salad to serve at a party or potluck.


Akas Khan
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This salad is so refreshing and light. It's the perfect salad for a hot summer day.


Blake Kiggin
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I love the dressing on this salad. It's so flavorful and versatile. I've also used it on other salads and it's always a hit.


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This salad is a great way to sneak some extra vegetables into your diet.


Ogon Smart
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I've made this salad with both green and red cabbage. Both are delicious, but I think I prefer the red cabbage.


Stacy Nelson
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This salad is perfect for a summer BBQ or potluck. It's always a crowd-pleaser.


Mr Gaur
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This salad is a great make-ahead dish. It's even better the next day.


Jan Smith
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I love the addition of peanuts in this salad. They add a nice crunch and flavor.


Riyajul Islam
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover cabbage. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Peter Glory
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family. I love that I can use any type of cabbage I have on hand.


Kifayat Shah
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I love the combination of flavors in this salad. The cabbage is crisp and the dressing is tangy and sweet. It's the perfect balance of flavors.


Abdelrahman Tamer
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This is a great recipe for a healthy and flavorful side dish. The cabbage is packed with nutrients and the dressing is light and refreshing.


Champika Damayanthi
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always delicious. The dressing is the perfect balance of sweet and sour, and the cabbage is always crisp and fresh.


Danny Brenson
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I love this salad! It's so easy to make and always a hit with my family and friends.


Nahib Mirza
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This Thai Chinese cabbage salad is a refreshing and flavorful dish that's perfect for a light lunch or dinner. The cabbage is crisp and crunchy, and the dressing is tangy and sweet. I also added some chopped peanuts for extra crunch and flavor.