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Title: Spicy Cilantro Lime Slaw
Post by: ChileRelleno on May 20, 2018, 03:58:11 AM
Here I go with another tangy slaw, this one has more bite than my Whup@$$ Coleslaw.
Not quite as creamy either as I really want the cilantro to stand out.
And a healthy addition of fresh Jalapeno chile adds a distinct spicy kick.
Great as a side dish or stand alone salad, very refreshing light lunch on a hot day.

Spicy Cilantro Lime Slaw

In a large bowl mix the following
1lb of bagged slaw mix (yeah I cheated)
1 bunch of green onion, greens and all chopped very thin
1/2 of a large Jalapeno chile, quartered and chopped very thin
1 bunch of Cilantro, chopped coarse
The zest of of 1 lime
The juice of 2 limes

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In a medium bowl mix the following
3/4C Sour Cream
1/2C Mayonnaise
2T sugar
1t cayenne pepper

(https://i.imgur.com/EzzELct.jpg)

Combine the two, mixing well

(https://i.imgur.com/I0IPd8g.jpg)

Add kosher salt to taste, add sugar if you want it sweeter
Refrigerate overnight to let the flavors meld

Title: Re: Spicy Cilantro Lime Slaw
Post by: MarkT on May 20, 2018, 04:59:59 AM
You had me with the title of your post. I am so going to have to make this!

I made spaghetti today with a sesame oil, chunky peanut butter and a little soy sauce dressing served with some grilled pork. Not up to your standards but pretty good.
Title: Re: Spicy Cilantro Lime Slaw
Post by: ChileRelleno on May 27, 2018, 10:11:26 PM
And I forgot to add...
If you're making this and plan on keeping it more than two days, you'll need to cut the cilantro by a third to half or it gets really pungent and a bit bitter.
Also, I think adding some more sugar is needed, so up it a Tablespoon.

So adjust the recipe

In a large bowl mix the following
1lb of bagged slaw mix (yeah I cheated)
1 bunch of green onion, greens and all chopped very thin
1/2 of a large Jalapeno chile, quartered and chopped very thin
1/2-2/3 bunch of Cilantro, chopped coarse
The zest of of 1 lime
The juice of 2 limes

In a medium bowl mix the following
3/4C Sour Cream
1/2C Mayonnaise
3T sugar
1t cayenne pepper