I Have a Client Who Has a Vague Memory of His Aunt's Recipe for Cole

[RMDave]

I have a client who has a vague memory of his Aunt's recipe for cole slaw that involves salting the cabbage first, before it is dressed and set aside before serving.

Does anybody have such a recipe? I imagine the salt drew moisture out of the slaw. Just a wild guess.

Help?

Many thanks,
D

 

[Jolie_Paradoxe]

Re: Help!Is it a PC recipe?

 

[RMDave]

Re: Help!Laurie, probably not.

 

[ChefBeckyD]

Re: Help!Sooooo many cole slaw recipes. Is it a creamy cole slaw, or a vinaigrette recipe? Is it sweet, or more spicy?

I have several in my recipe collection - and most cole slaw recipes that start with a head of cabbage (not a bag from the product dept.) call for salting the cabbage.

 

[RMDave]

Re: Help!

Sooooo many cole slaw recipes. Is it a creamy cole slaw, or a vinaigrette recipe? Is it sweet, or more spicy?

I have several in my recipe collection - and most cole slaw recipes that start with a head of cabbage (not a bag from the product dept.) call for salting the cabbage.

I'll see what information I can get on whether its creamy .. etc.

Are you saying that most of the recipes starting with a head of cabbage have you salt first, wait for moisture to be drawn out, then you proceed with the recipe?

 

[ChefBeckyD]

Re: Help!

I'll see what information I can get on whether its creamy .. etc.Are you saying that most of the recipes starting with a head of cabbage have you salt first, wait for moisture to be drawn out, then you proceed with the recipe?

Yes. It's just unusual to find one like that anymore, because most recipes now start with "One bag of cole slaw mix". And that stuff has been sitting long enough it's already dried out.

 

[Becca_in_MD]

Re: Help!Are you familiar with Epicurious.com: Recipes, Menus, Cooking Articles & Food Guides Great site for all kinds of recipes from sources including Gourmet, Food & Wine, etc. Also try Food Network - Easy Recipes, Healthy Eating Ideas and Chef Recipe Videos : Food Network.

 

[RMDave]

Re: Help!Yes, Becca .. but I didn't feel like plowing through hundreds of recipes. I thought someone might have a favorite that met my need.Thanks so much for your suggestion.

 

[Dotty]

Re: Help!Boston.com / A&E / Food / Cook's Illustrated

 

[RMDave]

Re: Help!

Boston.com / A&E / Food / Cook's Illustrated

Dotty, you're a love. :love:

 

[ChefLoriG]

Re: Help!that is how my Dad makes coleslaw. He thinly slices the coleslaw. Sprinkles salt on top and then puts a plate on it. Several hours later he drains the liquid, then adds mayo (not miracle whip), vinegar and sugar, mixes till creamy, then tastes to see if it needs more salt and pepper. Hope that helps.