Friday, February 17, 2006

Emily - February 2006

Asian Coleslaw

7 Cups shredded napa cabbage
1 cup shredded red cabbage
1 cup chopped green onions
1 cup loosely packed fresh cilantro leaves
1 cup frozen green peas, thawed
3 T. sesame seeds

3/4 cup mayonnaise
3 T. white wine vinegar
1 T. soy sauce
1½/2 t. dark sesame oil
1/4 t. ground red pepper

Combine first 7 ingredients in a large bowl. Combine mayonnaise and next 4 ingredients, stirring with a whisk. Add mayonnaise mixture to cabbage mixture, toss well to combine. Sprinkle with almonds. Cover and chill at least 1 hour. Top with topping before serving.

Topping:

2 pkgs. Ramen noodles
1 c. slivered almonds
2 t. sesame seeds
1/3 c. butter

Melt butter in skillet over low heat. Brown remaining ingredients over low heat. Remove from heat and cool.