Sesame Ginger Slaw

I love cabbage. It sounds crazy, but I do. I shred it for salads, sauté it with eggs, or blanch the leaves for rolls. It’s inexpensive, almost always in season on the west coast, and seems to go with everything. Not to mention purple cabbage adds a beautiful splash of colour to any plate. I made this dish with the intention of feeding a larger group. It’s a great recipe to make for a BBQ or potluck and the flavours will continue to intensify if prepared a couple hours before. However, all of the fibrous ingredients will go a bit soft if left overnight. 

Benefits:

Cabbage and kohlrabi are both members of the cruciferous vegetable family. Arugula, bok choy, broccoli, cauliflower, collard greens, brussels sprouts, kale, and turnip also some of the other members that belong to this group. On a whole, these veggies are high in vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin K, folate, and fibre. They have amazing anti-inflammatory properties, act as antioxidants, increase estrogen detoxification, and have been shown to reduce the occurrence of some cancers. It is commonly suggested for those suffering from thyroid dysfunction to steer clear of these raw vegetables since high consumption has been linked to hypothyroidism in animal studies. However, this does not seem to be the case unless also accompanied with an iodine deficiency. So be sure to consume adequate amounts of iodine from foods of the ocean (fish, seaweeds, sea salt, shellfish, etc.) to avoid negative side effects. 

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Sesame Ginger Slaw Ingredients:

2 cups purple cabbage, shredded

2 cups green cabbage, shredded

1 cup carrots, julienned

1 cup kohlrabi, peeled and thinly julienned

6 green onions, diagonally sliced

1/4 cup sunflower seeds

Directions:

Combine all ingredients in a large bowl. Set aside to make dressing. 

Ginger Miso Dressing

1/4 cup apple cider vinegar

2 tablespoons sesame oil

2 tablespoons miso paste

1 tablespoon tamari sauce

1 teaspoons fresh ginger, minced

Directions:

Combine all the ingredients for the dressing in a blender. Toss with vegetables and garnish with sesame seeds and additional green onions if desired. 

Serves 4

Recipe originally published on www.lulora.com