Crunchy Asian Slaw

 Slaw

¼ purple or green cabbage

1 green apple

1 carrot

⅓ cup roasted peanuts or cashew nuts roughly chopped

1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds

¼ cup mint and coriander chopped

1 red chilli finely chopped (optional)

Dressing

2 teaspoons sesame oil 2 teaspoons

2½ tablespoons soy sauce or fish sauce

¼ cup lemon or lime juice

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

INSTRUCTIONS

Finely shred cabbage until you have about 3-4 cups’ worth. Thinly slice apple and then cut into thin matchsticks. Peel carrot, then shred or coarsely grate, or cut into thin matchsticks.

Mix all dressing ingredients together and toss with the shredded cabbage, apple, carrot, nuts, toasted sesame seeds and chilli (if using), just before serving.