Name: Curried Coleslaw
Total time: 1 h 55 min
Ingredients: 1 medium head green cabbage, quartered, cored, and shredded (see Best Way to Shred Cabbage, related); 2 carrots, peeled and shredded on box grater; 1 jalapeño chile, seeded and minced; 1/2 small onion, shredded on box grater; 2 teaspoons salt; 1/2 cup mayonnaise (see The Real Deal, related); 1/4 cup sour cream; 1 tablespoon cider vinegar; 2 teaspoons sugar; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1 tablespoon curry powder; 1/2 cup dried currants or raisins; 1/2 teaspoon cumin; 1/4 cup toasted slivered almonds

Why This Recipe Works

It was important to salt the shredded cabbage for our Curried Coleslaw to remove excess water before dressing it. Allowing the salted cabbage to sit for at least one hour drained off most of the liquid.

For the dressing, cutting the mayonnaise with a bit of sour cream improved the texture of the dressing and added richness and a pleasant tang. A bit of curry powder and cumin added depth, while slivered almonds provide crunch. Toast the almonds in a skillet over medium heat until lightly browned for the best flavor.

Before You Begin

After step 1, the salted, rinsed, and dried cabbage mixture can be refrigerated in a zipper-lock bag for 24 hours.

Instructions

SALT CABBAGE Toss cabbage, carrots, jalapeno, onion, and salt in colander set over bowl. Let stand until wilted, about 1 hour. Rinse cabbage mixture under cold water, drain, and dry well with kitchen towel.

DRESS SLAW Whisk mayonnaise, sour cream, vinegar, sugar, pepper, currants, cumin, and almonds in large bowl. Stir in cabbage mixture and refrigerate until chilled, at least 30 minutes. Serve. (Coleslaw can be refrigerated in airtight container for 2 days.)