Categories: Healthy Side Dish

Ingredients

• 1 medium head green cabbage
• 1 medium head red cabbage
• 3 tablespoons sea salt
• 3 large carrots
• Dressing
• 2/3 cup unseasoned rice vinegar
• 1/4 cup light brown sugar
• 1 1/2 tablespoons dark sesame oil

Directions

1. 1) Discard outer leaves of cabbages. Cut heads in quarters; remove and discard cores. Slice cabbage thinly or shred in a food processor. Place it in large bowl in batches and sprinkle the sea salt over it. Toss to distribute salt evenly and let cabbage sit for one hour to soften.

2. 2) Meanwhile, peel the carrots and grate them into thin shreds.

3. 3) Drain off any liquid produced by cabbage and wash cabbage well in cold water to remove excess salt. Taste the cabbage; if it is still too salty, wash again.

4. 4) Add carrots and dressing. Mix well. Correct seasoning and let chill for at least an hour before serving. Optional additions- minced scallions and/or toasted sesame seeds.

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