Red Cabbage Slaw

I love serving some kind of Salad along with grilled Meats, but I shy away from ones that are too sweet or too sour. I had a small head of Red Cabbage in my refrigerator that needed to be used and I decided to experiment. What I came up with with is a Red Cabbage Slaw seasoned with Coconut Vinegar and Coconut Aminos. Coconut Vinegar is a bit less sour than many vinegars I use and Coconut Aminos are a substitute for Soy Sauce or Tamari.  The Slaw was so good!  I liked it even better the next day when the Cabbage softens. The flavor was complex and delicious. I will be making this all the time now!

Red Cabbage Slaw

1 small head Red Cabbage or 1/2 large

3 Green Onions, trimmed

1 large or 2 small Carrots, peeled and trimmed

1 1/2 teaspoons Salt

2 Tablespoons Coconut Vinegar

1 Tablespoon Coconut Aminos

1 teaspoon Sugar

1/2 teaspoon Chinese Hot Mustard or Dijon

pinch of White Pepper

Cut off the core of the Cabbage and slice very thin. Then cut into about 2 inch lengths. Cut the Green Onions into thin shreds and then cut into about 2 inch lengths. Cut the Carrot into about 2 inch pieces and then slice and cut into julienned pieces. Place all the vegetables into a mixing bowl. Sprinkle with Salt and let sit for 15 minutes.  

Squeeze out all the moisture from the vegetables with your hands (you can do this in a colander if you want) and put into a salad bowl.  

In a small bowl, mix together the Coconut Vinegar, Coconut Aminos, Sugar, Mustard and White Pepper. Stir to combine and pour over the vegetables. Toss to coat. Put into the refrigerator until ready to eat.

Five Element Analysis

Red Cabbage because of its color belongs partially to the Fire Element and partially to the Earth Element. The White Pepper adds a tiny bit more Fire and the Carrot adds even more Earth. The Coconut Vinegar, since it is sour contributes the Wood Element and the Coconut Aminos, since it is salty belongs to the Water Element. The Green Onions and Mustard contribute the Metal Element. Who would have guessed that this little Slaw would be balanced?