Comments | gerimaple: coleslaw I actually like

gerimaple

coleslaw I actually like

Jul 01, 2008 19:15

(Reposting it here so I can remember what I did next time)

The base recipe is from cynderella328, as it appeared on her food blog. Here's what I made ( Read more... )

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Comments 3

cynderella328 July 2 2008, 17:11:05 UTC

Yea! glad it worked. I found that getting the right cut on the veggies is 75% of the battle. After that, pretty much any balanced dressing will work.

I was a little concerned after reading your first attempt...did I really suggest using nearly as much vinegar as oil? Phew, I didn't. I suggested about half as much vinegar as oil. But ya know, I never measure. I add some and taste, adjust, taste, adjust, and so on.

gerimaple July 2 2008, 17:31:19 UTC

you said "not quite as much ACV as oil - 1/4 cup or more". i guess i mis-interpreted that to be "between 1/4 and 1/2 cup", of which 3/8 of a cup is in the middle of. The second batch was quite tasty.

and I typo'd what I did. It was half a cup of oil, plus another 1/8 when darthfrog suggested it needed more, so 5/8 not 3/8.

darthfrog July 2 2008, 20:03:29 UTC

For a vinaigrette, you should use about 3 parts oil to 1 part vinegar. Adding mustard not only adds flavour but helps stabilise the emulsion. I think shredded apples and/or raisins would also be nice in this coleslaw. And I like Cindy's idea of using a combo of red & green cabbage. I'd also like to try a Napa cabbage.

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Cheers,
Rob