SPICY NAPA CABBAGE SLAW WITH CILANTRO DRESSING

By polloazul

Instead of the often-leaden, mayo-heavy supermarket slaw, why not try this wonderfully crisp version? The ginger and rice vinegar provide a fresh, clean flavor, and the serrano gives it just the right spark of heat.

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup rice vinegar (not seasoned)
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 1 teaspoon grated peeled ginger
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 fresh serrano chile, finely chopped, with seeds
• 1 small head Napa cabbage (1 1/2 lb), cored and cut crosswise into 1/2-inch slices
• 1 bunch scallions, sliced
• 1/2 cup coarsely chopped cilantro

Preparation

Step 1

Whisk together vinegar, sugar, ginger, oil, chile, and 1/2 tsp salt. Add remaining ingredients and toss well. Let stand, tossing occasionally, 10 minutes.