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Coleslaw recipes

Last post 27-08-2009 10:27 PM by richardpeeej. 6 replies.

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  • 26/08/2009 05:28 PM
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    If anyone is interested, here is my recipe for home made coleslaw that I make on a regular basis. It consists of  main ingredients and optional extras:-

    Homemade Coleslaw
    -Quick and easy to make
    tasty in sandwiches, with salads etc.

    Main Ingredients
    white cabbage ( 2 or 3 slices)
    carrots (3 medium)
    onions (one or two)
    mayonnaise 2 tablespoons

    optional extras:-
    (depending on what I find around in cupboards and fridge!)
    sultanas
    currants
    cherries
    chunks of cucumber/courgette
    cheese (small chunks)
    spring onions...


    I make this in a large bowl as its easier to stir up the ingredients.

    Chop the slices of white cabbage  into roughly 2" (50mm) lengths and put in the mixing bowl.
    Slice up carrots (-I use a potato peeler!)-add to bowl.
    Peel and slice onions and then chop up into strips-add to bowl.

    Add  optional extras as required
    Add mayonnaise
    Stir up all ingredients (I use large wooden spoon).
    Keep in a container with lid in the fridge.

     

    -Richard
  • 26/08/2009 06:35 PM
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    Sounds delicious. I think it would be nice with some nuts in as well?

    BB
  • 26/08/2009 08:57 PM
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     Yummy -and healthy, I should think as you don't use much mayo.

    I like chives in my coleslaw - celery might be good too.

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  • 27/08/2009 10:53 AM
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    I bet that doesn't last long, Richard.

    I also make coleslaw and use your basic ingredients, except that I add 1tsp of sugar and 2tsp of malt vinegar. It makes all the difference. 

  • 27/08/2009 04:19 PM
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    I've not tried adding some vinegar and sugar Miranda but will give that a go next time.

    I have used celery chopped up in it before Phot's but forgot to write that one on the recipe. I've also used sesame seeds and nuts BB,but I left that out just incase anyone had a nut allergy. All these give a nice crunch to the coleslaw. Sunflower seeds,or any other type of edible seed would be good also. I suppose you could also add some tomatoes chopped up to it to make it a bit more colourful as these are quite plentiful now.Big Smile

    -Richard
  • 27/08/2009 04:31 PM
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    I've not tried adding some vinegar and sugar Miranda but will give that a go next time.

    I've done it for years after I did a stint in catering. I'd be interested to know if you think it makes a difference, Richard.
  • 27/08/2009 10:27 PM
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    I'll let you know what I think when I make my next batch Miranda.

    If anyone does make some I'd be interested to know if you made it differently, added anything else, or suggestions for improvement etc.... Thanks Richard

    -Richard