Chinese Coleslaw Recipe

Name: Chinese Coleslaw
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons hoisin sauce; 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice; 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil; 1 teaspoon sugar; Vegetable oil, for frying; 1 1/2 ounces dried cellophane noodles; 1/2 lemon; One 10-inch burdock or salsify root; 2 cups packed mesclun (2 ounces); 1 1/2 cups finely shredded red cabbage; 1 1/2 cups finely shredded green cabbage; 1 large celery rib, cut into 2-inch julienned strips; 1 small carrot, cut into 2-inch julienned strips; 1 scallion, cut into 2-inch julienned strips; One 2-ounce piece jicama, peeled and cut into 2-inch julienned strips ( 1/2 cup); 1/3 seedless cucumber, peeled and cut into 2-inch julienned strips ( 1/2 cup); 1/4 cup snow peas, julienned lengthwise; 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro; 2 tablespoons thinly sliced basil leaves

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons hoisin sauce
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
1 teaspoon sugar
Vegetable oil, for frying
1 1/2 ounces dried cellophane noodles
1/2 lemon
One 10-inch burdock or salsify root
2 cups packed mesclun (2 ounces)
1 1/2 cups finely shredded red cabbage
1 1/2 cups finely shredded green cabbage
1 large celery rib, cut into 2-inch julienned strips
1 small carrot, cut into 2-inch julienned strips
1 scallion, cut into 2-inch julienned strips
One 2-ounce piece jicama, peeled and cut into 2-inch julienned strips ( 1/2 cup)
1/3 seedless cucumber, peeled and cut into 2-inch julienned strips ( 1/2 cup)
1/4 cup snow peas, julienned lengthwise
1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
2 tablespoons thinly sliced basil leaves

1
In a small bowl, whisk the hoisin sauce with the vinegar, lime juice, sesame oil and sugar, stirring to dissolve the sugar.
2
In a large saucepan, heat 1 inch of vegetable oil to 350.
3
Break the noodles into 2 equal clusters.
4
Add one cluster to the hot oil; fry until the noodles puff up and whiten, about 5 seconds.
5
Using a slotted spoon, transfer the noodles to paper towels to drain.
6
Repeat with the remaining cluster.
7
Squeeze the lemon half into a medium bowl of water.
8
Peel the burdock root, cut it into 2-by- 1/4-inch strips and soak in the lemon water for 5 minutes.
9
Bring a medium saucepan of water to a boil.
10
Drain the burdock.
11
Add it to the saucepan and cook over high heat until crisp-tender, about 3 minutes.
12
Drain and let cool.
13
In a large bowl, toss the mesclun with the red and green cabbages, celery, carrot, scallion, jicama, cucumber, snow peas, cilantro and burdock.
14
Add the dressing and toss to coat.
15
Transfer the salad to a platter.
16
Top with the fried noodles, garnish with the basil and serve right away.

110

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Carbs

Protein

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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 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons hoisin sauce, 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar, 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice, 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil, and more.

Yes, Chinese 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.

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Chinese Coleslaw

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Variations & substitutions

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