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Mar 15, 2013 at 02:45PM vs Jan 03, 2014 at 12:43PM
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<li>1/2 head of cabbage (16 oz / 450 g), savoy, green, or red cabbage, or a mixture of these
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<li>2 carrots, peeled
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<li>6 Tbsp fresh lime juice (= juice of 2 limes)</li>
<li>3-4 tsp sugar, or to taste (see note)</li>
<li>1/2 tsp kosher salt, or 1/4 tsp table salt</li>
<li>4 Tbsp chopped fresh cilantro</li>
<li>1/4 c pea sprouts, roughly chopped</li>
<li>1/2-1 tsp minced serrano pepper (optional)</li>
<li>4 Tbsp toasted pepitas, sunflower seeds, walnuts, almonds, or pumpkin seeds (I like sunflower but whatever is convenient)</li>
<li>1 Tbsp sour cream (optional, I haven’t tried this)</li>
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<p>It is helpful to weight the cabbage to make sure you have the right amount of dressing.</p>
<p>Core the cabbage and slice it thinly, or dice in a Cuisinart. Do the same for the carrots.</p>
<p>In a medium mixing bowl, combine the cabbage, lime juice of 2 limes)
- 4 tsp sugar (see note)
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt, or 1/4 tsp table salt
- 4 Tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/4 c pea sprouts, roughly chopped
- 1/2-1 tsp minced serrano pepper (optional)
- 3 to 4 Tbsp toasted pepitas, sunflower seeds, walnuts, almonds, or pumpkin seeds
- 1 Tbsp sour cream (optional, I haven't tried this)
It is helpful to weight the cabbage to make sure you have the right amount of dressing.
Core the cabbage and slice it thinly, or dice in a Cuisinart. Do the same for the carrots.
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the cabbage, lime juice, sugar, and salt. Let sit for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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<p>Add the cilantro, sprouts, sour cream (if using) and serrano (if using). Stir well again, and let sit for 5 to 10 minutes more.
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<p>Optional: add a handful of raisins.
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<p>Sprinkle with the toasted nuts and serve.
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