Description
Gochujang Slaw is a vibrant and spicy Korean-inspired side dish featuring a colorful mix of shredded green and purple cabbage, crisp carrots, and fresh green onions tossed in a tangy, slightly sweet, and spicy dressing made from gochujang, rice vinegar, honey, and sesame oil. This refreshing slaw is perfect as a topping for tacos, sandwiches, or rice bowls, or served alongside grilled meats for an added punch of flavor.
Ingredients
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Slaw
- 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 (Korean chili paste)
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise (optional for creaminess)
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the gochujang, rice vinegar, honey, sesame oil, mayonnaise (if using), soy sauce, grated fresh ginger, and a pinch of salt until smooth and well blended, ensuring all ingredients are combined to create a flavorful dressing.
- Combine the Slaw Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, add the shredded green cabbage, shredded purple cabbage, shredded carrots, thinly sliced green onions, and chopped fresh cilantro if using, mixing them together to evenly distribute the vegetables.
- Toss with Dressing: Pour the prepared dressing over the slaw mixture and toss thoroughly to coat all the vegetables evenly with the spicy, tangy dressing, ensuring every bite is flavorful.
- Let Flavors Develop: Allow the slaw to sit for 10 to 15 minutes at room temperature or chilled to let the flavors meld and mature, enhancing the overall taste of the dish.
- Serve: Serve the gochujang slaw chilled or at room temperature as a side dish or as a vibrant topping for tacos, sandwiches, or rice bowls.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of gochujang according to your preferred spice level, adding more for extra heat or less for milder flavor.
- This slaw works wonderfully as a topping for tacos, sandwiches, or rice bowls, adding a spicy crunch.
- Serve as a side dish alongside grilled meats or other Korean-inspired dishes to complement the flavors.
- For a vegan option, substitute mayonnaise with a plant-based alternative or omit it entirely.
- To keep the slaw crisp, toss with dressing just before serving if preparing in advance.
