Description
A vibrant and spicy twist on traditional coleslaw, this Gochujang Slaw is bursting with Korean-inspired flavors. The crunchy cabbage and carrots are tossed in a savory and slightly sweet dressing made with gochujang, rice vinegar, and a hint of ginger.
Ingredients
Scale
Coleslaw:
- 4 cups shredded green cabbage
- 1 cup shredded purple cabbage
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
Dressing:
- 2 tablespoons gochujang
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise (optional)
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together gochujang, rice vinegar, honey, sesame oil, mayonnaise, soy sauce, ginger, and salt until smooth.
- Toss the Slaw: In a large mixing bowl, combine green cabbage, purple cabbage, carrots, green onions, and cilantro. Pour the dressing over the slaw and toss thoroughly to coat.
- Rest and Serve: Let the slaw sit for 10 to 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- Adjust the spiciness by varying the amount of gochujang.
- Perfect as a topping for tacos, sandwiches, or as a side dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Korean-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 310 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 2 mg
