German Coleslaw Recipe
Krautsalat
AKA: German Coleslaw
Submitted By: Taz
Ingredients:
2 lbs White OR Green Cabbage - finely shredded
2 Large Carrots - peeled and large grated
½ Small Red OR White Onion - sliced thin
½ Cup Cider Vinegar
3 Tbs Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 Tbs Dry Mustard
1 Tbs Caraway Seed
2 Tbs Kosher Salt
½ tsp White Pepper
1 Quart Water
Preparation:
- Place a medium pan over medium-high heat - Add water and salt and bring to a boil
- Place the shredded cabbage in a large bowl - Pour the boiled water over the top of the cabbage - Allow to sit until water has cooled (apx 30-45 minutes)
- After water has cooled, transfer to a salad spinner* and give it a good spin
- In a large bowl, whisk together the vinegar, oil, dry mustard, and white pepper until smooth and emulsified
- Fold in Cabbage, carrot, sliced onion, and caraway seed - Gently mix until completely coated
- Cover and chill in refrigerator for at least 4 hours (up to overnight) before serving
- Adjust seasoning with additional salt, pepper, and/or vinegar
- Serve slightly chilled
*
If you don't have a salad spinner, transfer to a large colander and press out as much water as
possible (use a small plate as a 'press')
