Thai Coleslaw Recipe

Name: Thai Coleslaw
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: FOR THE DRESSING:; 2 whole Limes, Juiced; 2 Tablespoons Palm Sugar, Or Light Brown Sugar; 1-1/2 Tablespoon Fish Sauce, Good Quality; 1 whole Thai Chili Pepper, Lightly Smashed; FOR THE COLESLAW:; 1 whole Carrot, Julienned; 1/2 cups Fresh Cilantro, Chopped; 1/4 cups Fresh Mint, Chopped; 1/2 whole Red Bell Pepper, Julienned; 1 whole Head Of Radicchio Lettuce, Thinly Sliced; 1 whole Small Kohlrabi, Trimmed, Julienned; 1 cup Bean Sprouts, Cleaned; 1/4 cups Roasted Peanuts

Servings: persons

FOR THE DRESSING:
2 whole Limes, Juiced
2 Tablespoons Palm Sugar, Or Light Brown Sugar
1-1/2 Tablespoon Fish Sauce, Good Quality
1 whole Thai Chili Pepper, Lightly Smashed
FOR THE COLESLAW:
1 whole Carrot, Julienned
1/2 cups Fresh Cilantro, Chopped
1/4 cups Fresh Mint, Chopped
1/2 whole Red Bell Pepper, Julienned
1 whole Head Of Radicchio Lettuce, Thinly Sliced
1 whole Small Kohlrabi, Trimmed, Julienned
1 cup Bean Sprouts, Cleaned
1/4 cups Roasted Peanuts

1
Start by making the dressing. Add all of the dressing ingredients into a bowl, and stir well. Add it into a small skillet, and bring to a simmer. Cook for a few minutes, just until heated through, then set aside to cool. Remove the Thai chili pepper when cooled.
2
Next, prepare the coleslaw ingredients as detailed in the above list. Toss all of the coleslaw ingredients (everything except the peanuts) into a large mixing bowl.
3
Pour the dressing over the coleslaw, give a good mix, and set aside for 30 minutes prior to serving. When you are ready to serve, pour in the peanuts and give a gentle stir.
4
Everything about this coleslaw is amazing. And if you love Thai food, you are going to love this one. It's everything you would expect in a coleslaw but then you get that impact of the sweet, sour, and mildly spicy.

127

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: FOR THE DRESSING:, 2 whole Limes, Juiced, 2 Tablespoons Palm Sugar, Or Light Brown Sugar, 1-1/2 Tablespoon Fish Sauce, Good Quality, and more.

Yes, Thai 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!

Thai Coleslaw

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