SOULFOOD RECIPE: COLESLAW

SOULFOOD RECIPE : COLESLAW

SOULFOOD COLESLAW

Ingredients

For the Slaw

• 4 cups green cabbage, finely shredded

• 1 cup purple (red) cabbage, finely shredded (optional but traditional for color)

• 1 cup carrots, grated

• ¼ small onion, very finely minced (optional for bite)

For the Dressing

• ½ cup mayonnaise

• 3 tbsp white sugar (or adjust to taste)

• 1½ tbsp apple cider vinegar

• 1 tbsp lemon juice

• 1 tsp Dijon or yellow mustard

• ½ tsp celery seed (important for classic soulfood flavor)

• ½ tsp salt

• ¼–½ tsp black pepper

• 2–3 tbsp milk (or buttermilk) to thin the dressing if desired

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Instructions

1. Prep the Vegetables

1. Shred green and red cabbage very finely for the best texture.

2. Add grated carrots and minced onion.

3. Place all vegetables in a large bowl.

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2. Make the Dressing

1. In a separate bowl, whisk together:

   • mayonnaise

   • sugar

   • apple cider vinegar

   • lemon juice

   • mustard

   • celery seed

   • salt and pepper

2. Add milk (or buttermilk) a tablespoon at a time until creamy and pourable.

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3. Combine the Slaw

1. Pour dressing over the cabbage mixture.

2. Toss thoroughly until everything is coated.

3. Taste and adjust sweetness, tanginess, or salt.

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4. Chill

• Refrigerate at least 1 hour, preferably 2–4 hours, to let flavors meld and cabbage soften slightly.

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Serving Suggestions

• Fried chicken

• BBQ ribs or pulled pork

• Catfish or shrimp fry

• Baked beans, mac & cheese, collard greens

• Hot chicken sandwiches

• Smoked brisket or turkey

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Variations

Sweet & Creamy Style

Add 1 extra tablespoon sugar + 2 tbsp grated sweet onion.

Vinegar-Forward Southern Style

Add 1 tbsp extra apple cider vinegar + reduce sugar by half.

Pineapple Coleslaw (Soulfood Holiday Version)

Add:

• ⅓ cup crushed pineapple, well drained

• 2 tbsp pineapple juice

Buttermilk Coleslaw

Replace milk with buttermilk for extra tang and richness.

OTHER RECIPES

...a nice soulfood recipe...great !

Soulfood Recipe INGREDIENTS:

• 2 1/2 pounds cabbage
• 2 large carrots
• 1 cup Mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup white vinegar
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 1 tablespoon prepared mustard
• 1 cup raisins

Soulfood Recipe INSTRUCTIONS

1) Trim the tough outer leaves from the cabbage. Cut the cabbage into quarters and cut away the core from the cabbage pieces. finely shred the cabbage. There should be about 8 cups. Peel the carrots and trim the ends. Grate them on the coarse side of a grater.

2) Stir the mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, and mustard together in a large bowl until blended. Add the cabbage, carrots, and raisins and toss to coat with the dressing. Let stand, tossing occasionally, about 15 minutes.
Store, covered, in the refrigerator for at least a few hours and toss well before serving. The soulfood recipe of coleslaw is ready to serve.....great taste !
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