Alice Waters's Coleslaw Recipe

Name: Alice Waters's Coleslaw
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 medium cabbage (about 3 pounds), outer leaves removed; 1 large jalapeno pepper; 1/2 small red onion, cut in half through the stem, peeled and thinly sliced; 1 cup loosely packed cilantro leaves, coarsely chopped; 3 to 4 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 3 to 4 teaspoons red wine vinegar; 1/4 to ⅓ cup olive oil; 1 1/2 teaspoons Maldon or other sea salt or more to taste; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper or more to taste; Large pinch of sugar or more to taste

Servings: persons

1
Quarter the cabbage through the core; cut out the core.
2
Cut the quarters crosswise in half; finely shred, using a sharp knife.
3
Place shredded cabbage in a very large bowl or pot (you will have about 5 1/2 quarts).
4
Cut open the jalapeno, discard the seeds and dice it fine.
5
Add diced jalapeno, onion and cilantro to the cabbage and toss to mix.
6
Sprinkle with the lime juice, vinegar, oil, salt, pepper and sugar, and toss to coat.
7
Let slaw sit for 1 hour, tossing occasionally.
8
Drain; taste and adjust seasonings.
9
Wait another hour.
10
Serve at room temperature.

116

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 medium cabbage (about 3 pounds), outer leaves removed, 1 large jalapeno pepper, 1/2 small red onion, cut in half through the stem, peeled and thinly sliced, 1 cup loosely packed cilantro leaves, coarsely chopped, and more.

Yes, Alice Waters's Coleslaw falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Alice Waters's Coleslaw

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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