Cabbage in a Fish Sauce Vinaigrette

This is a very simple cabbage slaw that comes together in minutes. Fish sauce can be an intimidating condiment for some, but we encourage you to give it a try! Kumi recommends using a Three Crabs brand fish sauce or Red Boat. Add grated carrots or other veggies for color contrast and flavor.

Ingredients

½ large or 1 small cabbage (finely shredded)

1 tablespoon sesame oil

2-4 tablespoons fish sauce (three crabs brand or red boat)

1 cloves of garlic, grated finely on a microplane

2 Thai chiles (minced)

1-2 tablespoons honey, agave or crushed palm sugar

Juice from one lime

1/3 cup of cilantro leaves (whole)

Crushed peanuts for garnish

Directions

Make the dressing: mix together sesame oil, garlic, fish sauce, lime juice, thai chiles (if using) and agave. Whisk – toss with veggies and massage to incorporate. Taste. If it needs more seasoning add additional fish sauce. Toss with cilantro leaves and crushed peanuts and serve.

Submitted by Kusuma Rao, Ruchikala