• Recipe by Michael Kramer

Michael Kramer uses soy sauce, sesame oil and daikon to give this coleslaw a Japanese accent. Dress it just before serving to keep the vegetables crisp.

• SERVINGS: 8

• Fast
• Make-Ahead
• Healthy

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
• 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 1/2 teaspoons Asian sesame oil
• 1/4 small red cabbage, finely shredded (2 cups)
• 1/4 medium napa cabbage, finely shredded (2 cups)
• 6 carrots, finely julienned (2 cups)
• 1/4 pound daikon radish, peeled and finely julienned (2 cups)
• Salt and freshly ground pepper

Directions

1. In a small skillet, toast the sesame seeds, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned, about 2 minutes. In a small bowl, whisk the lemon juice with the soy sauce, vegetable oil and sesame oil.
2. In a large bowl, toss the red cabbage with the napa cabbage, carrots and daikon. Add the dressing, season with salt and pepper and toss to coat. Sprinkle with the sesame seeds and serve.

Make Ahead

    The vegetables and soy dressing can be refrigerated separately for 2 days. 

• From A Chef's Freewheeling Picnic
• Published June 2001

tags: vegetarian, vegan source: Food and Wine