Appears like creamy coleslaw has fallen out of favor. I believe should you solely like vinegar primarily based coleslaw then you might be consuming the mistaken creamy coleslaw. I did not prefer it both earlier than this recipe. it was all the time too candy or too watery or too heavy or too delicate. this recipe is nothing like that.
A key approach on this recipe is to salt the cabbage and let it relaxation for about an hour earlier than mixing it with the dressing elements. the salt sucks the water out of the cabbage so there’s much less water to seep into the dressing. cabbage ought to be rinsed after being salted, which appears counter-intuitive, but it surely’s straightforward to dry the moisture out of the cabbage chunks: there’s nonetheless much less water in the cabbage, which is what is going to maintain you from making watery slaw .
Giant chunks of cabbage preserve the feel and look of a salad and eradicate any considerations about mushy consistency. For many who suppose creamy coleslaw tends to be too heavy, take a look at the ingredient listing beneath: Two-thirds of the dressing base is low-fats buttermilk, with just a bit mayonnaise and bitter cream added for give physique and complexity to the taste.
I by no means preferred creamy coleslaw rising up, and I nonetheless do not often prefer it in eating places. however this recipe is price a strive, with its creamy however not wealthy dressing, the slight sweetness of the carrots and only a half teaspoon of sugar, the gentle chew of the shallot, and the general steadiness of flavors.
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Creamy Buttermilk Coleslaw (from Cooks Illustrated July 2002)
for 4
ci be aware: Should you plan to serve the coleslaw straight away, rinse the salted cabbage in a big bowl of ice water, drain in a colander, take away any ice cubes, after which dry the cabbage earlier than dressing.
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bridget’s be aware: the recipe says to salt the cabbage for 1-4 hours, however I acquired higher outcomes after I erred on the lengthy facet of that vary.
1 pound cabbage (about ½ medium head), pink or inexperienced, finely shredded (6 cups) desk salt 1 medium carrot, grated on a grater ½ cup buttermilk 2 tablespoons mayonnaise 2 tablespoons cream bitter 1 small shallot, chopped (about 2 tablespoons) 2 tablespoons chopped contemporary parsley leaves ½ teaspoon cider vinegar ½ teaspoon granulated sugar ¼ teaspoon dijon mustard 1/8 teaspoon floor black pepper 1. combine cabbage grated and 1 teaspoon salt in a colander or massive mesh strainer over a medium bowl. let stand till cabbage wilts, a minimum of 1 hour or as much as 4 hours. rinse cabbage underneath chilly operating water. press, however don’t squeeze, to empty; pat dry with paper towels. place the wilted cabbage and carrot in a big bowl.
2. Stir buttermilk, mayonnaise, bitter cream, shallot, parsley, vinegar, sugar, mustard, ¼ teaspoon salt, and pepper in a small bowl. pour dressing over cabbage and toss to mix; refrigerate till chilled, about half-hour. (Coleslaw might be refrigerated for as much as 3 days.)
