Asian-flavored coleslaw with rice vinegar and ginger

Asian-flavored coleslaw with rice vinegar and ginger

This makes a wonderful, sweet and spicy slaw with strong Oriental tones.

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
• 4 cups (about 1/2 large head) Napa cabbage, thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions
• 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 2 tablespoons peanut oil
• 1 tablespoon minced peeled fresh ginger
• 1 teaspoon oriental sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon sugar

Preparation

Stir sesame seeds in small dry skillet over medium heat until light golden, about 3 minutes. Set aside. Combine cabbage and green onions in large bowl. Add vinegar, peanut oil, ginger, sesame oil, and sugar and toss to blend. Season to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 2 hours ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Toss before continuing.) Sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve.

Nutritional information (per serving): Calories, 113; Total fat, 9 g; Saturated fat, 1 g; Cholesterol, 0

Makes 4 servings.