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Coleslaw
By Charlie Burke
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Coleslaw often seems to be an afterthought, cloyingly sweet and either too wet
or dry. With the correct balance of acidity and sweetness and with proper
seasoning, however, it can shine.
I realized this when a college friend of our son Michael introduced me to
someone, saying: “...he makes the best coleslaw." I was taken aback because it
had been over a year since he had eaten at our house! The coarsely ground
pepper and celery seeds add essential flavor, and I prefer using equal parts of
regular and low fat mayonnaise (Cains in our home), although feel free to use
either alone. Mixing the salt, pepper and celery seeds with the shredded cabbage
and carrots before adding the mayonnaise mixture ensures their even
distribution.
Look for a shiny dense head of cabbage and use crisp fresh carrots, both of which
are available even in winter months. The sweetness of both vegetables will vary,
so you may want to add a small amount of sugar or vinegar when tasting after
the final mixing.
3 large carrots, grated
1 head green cabbage, shredded or chopped in a food
processor
½ cup white vinegar
¾ cup each regular and low fat mayonnaise or 1 ½ cup of
either
1/3 cup sugar
1 ½ teaspoon sea salt
2 teaspoons coarsely ground black pepper
1 ½ tablespoon whole celery seeds
In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, sugar and vinegar
thoroughly. In a large bowl, mix carrots and cabbage well,
then toss with the salt, pepper and celery seed until evenly distributed. Pour in
dressing and toss. Taste and adjust seasoning. Refrigerate (up to 24 hours) if not
serving immediately.
About the author:
An organic farmer and avid cook, writer Charlie Burke is the vice president of
the New Hampshire Farmer’s Market Association (www.nhfma.org) and helps
run the Sanbornton Farmers' Market. Along with his wife, Joanne, he grows
certified organic herbs, greens and berries at Weather Hill Farm in Sanbornton,
NH. His column & recipes appear weekly in The Heart of New England's
newsletter...to get your free subscription send a blank email to
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By Charlie Burke
Click here for printer-friendly recipe
Coleslaw often seems to be an afterthought, cloyingly sweet and either too wet
or dry. With the correct balance of acidity and sweetness and with proper
seasoning, however, it can shine.
I realized this when a college friend of our son Michael introduced me to
someone, saying: “...he makes the best coleslaw." I was taken aback because it
had been over a year since he had eaten at our house! The coarsely ground
pepper and celery seeds add essential flavor, and I prefer using equal parts of
regular and low fat mayonnaise (Cains in our home), although feel free to use
either alone. Mixing the salt, pepper and celery seeds with the shredded cabbage
and carrots before adding the mayonnaise mixture ensures their even
distribution.
Look for a shiny dense head of cabbage and use crisp fresh carrots, both of which
are available even in winter months. The sweetness of both vegetables will vary,
so you may want to add a small amount of sugar or vinegar when tasting after
the final mixing.
3 large carrots, grated
1 head green cabbage, shredded or chopped in a food
processor
½ cup white vinegar
¾ cup each regular and low fat mayonnaise or 1 ½ cup of
either
1/3 cup sugar
1 ½ teaspoon sea salt
2 teaspoons coarsely ground black pepper
1 ½ tablespoon whole celery seeds
In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, sugar and vinegar
thoroughly. In a large bowl, mix carrots and cabbage well,
then toss with the salt, pepper and celery seed until evenly distributed. Pour in
dressing and toss. Taste and adjust seasoning. Refrigerate (up to 24 hours) if not
serving immediately.
About the author:
An organic farmer and avid cook, writer Charlie Burke is the vice president of
the New Hampshire Farmer’s Market Association (www.nhfma.org) and helps
run the Sanbornton Farmers' Market. Along with his wife, Joanne, he grows
certified organic herbs, greens and berries at Weather Hill Farm in Sanbornton,
NH. His column & recipes appear weekly in The Heart of New England's
newsletter...to get your free subscription send a blank email to
heartofnewengland-subscribe@yahoogroups.com
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