Asian-Style Slaw with Green Mango

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Serves four to six.

Yields 4 to 5 cups.

To learn more, read:
A Fresh Take on Slaws
by Allison Ehri Kreitler
from Fine Cooking
Issue 80
Last Edit Date: 6/6/2011 4:41:38 PM

The tangy flavor of the green mango in this slaw goes really well with fish or shrimp.

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1 small Napa cabbage (about 2 lb.), quartered lengthwise, cored, and halved crosswise
2 small shallots, very thinly sliced (about 2 Tbs.)
Kosher salt
1 unripe mango (about 1 lb., as green as possible), peeled and pitted
2 Tbs. lime juice; more to taste
2 Tbs. vegetable oil
1 Tbs. fish sauce
1 medium clove garlic, minced (about 1 tsp.)
1 small red hot chile, seeded (if you like) and minced (about 1-1/2 tsp.)
1 tsp. granulated sugar
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil, cilantro, or mint (or a mix)
1/3 cup coarsely chopped salted peanuts (don’t use dry roasted)

Thinly slice the cabbage in a food processor using the 4mm slicing disk (see the box at right) or by hand; you should have about 8 packed cups. In a colander, toss the cabbage with the shallot and 1 tablespoon kosher salt. Lay a plate that fits inside the colander on top of the cabbage and set a heavy can or jar on top of the plate. Drain the cabbage in the sink or over a bowl for 30 minutes.

If using a food processor, switch to the grating disk and grate the mango (see the bottom right photo in the box at right) or cut it into very thin (julienne) strips by hand; you should have 1-1/2 to 2 cups. Put the mango in a large bowl.

In a small bowl, mix the lime juice, oil, fish sauce, garlic, chile, and sugar.

Turn the cabbage out onto a clean dishtowel or some paper towels and pat it thoroughly dry. Toss the cabbage with the mango, herbs, and dressing. Season to taste with more kosher salt and lime juice if needed. Sprinkle with the peanuts and serve immediately.

nutrition information (per serving):
Size : based on six servings; Calories (kcal): 180; Fat (g): 9; Fat Calories (kcal): 80; Saturated Fat (g): 1.5; Protein (g): 5; Monounsaturated Fat (g): 4; Carbohydrates (g): 21; Polyunsaturated Fat (g): 3.5; Sodium (mg): 980; Cholesterol (mg): 0; Fiber (g): 4;

Photo: Scott Phillips

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by dparker4267, 1/20/2013I wanted to love this, because it is definitely easy, but it didn't have a ton of flavor. I used basil, maybe mint would have been better.

by patricia8525, 7/2/2008Excellent side dish. It is vastly different from a traditional slaw and yet a real crowd pleaser.