Description
This Quick Japanese-Style Creamy Coleslaw recipe offers a refreshing and flavorful twist on classic coleslaw by incorporating a creamy miso-based dressing with sesame, tahini, and optional bonito flakes for umami richness. Ready in just 10 minutes, this vibrant salad combines crunchy cabbage, carrot, red cabbage, and corn with an optional touch of ham, making it a perfect side dish for any meal.
Ingredients
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Sauce Ingredients
- 6 tbsp Kewpie mayonnaise
- 1 tsp white miso paste
- 1 tbsp water
- 1 tsp rice wine vinegar
- 1 tsp white sesame seeds
- 1 tsp sugar
- ½ tsp tahini
- ½ tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp bonito flakes / katsuobushi (optional)
Salad Ingredients
- 2 cups cabbage, grated
- 1 carrot, grated
- 1 cup red cabbage, grated
- ⅓ cup corn
- 50 g ham, thinly sliced (optional)
- Spring onion / green onion, sliced (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together 6 tablespoons of Kewpie mayonnaise, 1 teaspoon of white miso paste, 1 tablespoon of water, 1 teaspoon of rice wine vinegar, 1 teaspoon of white sesame seeds, 1 teaspoon of sugar, ½ teaspoon of tahini, ½ teaspoon of sesame oil, and optionally 1 teaspoon of bonito flakes or katsuobushi until you achieve a smooth and creamy dressing.
- Combine the Vegetables: In a large salad bowl, add 2 cups of grated cabbage, 1 grated carrot, 1 cup of grated red cabbage, ⅓ cup of corn, and optionally 50 grams of thinly sliced ham. Mix the ingredients gently to distribute everything evenly.
- Dress the Coleslaw: Drizzle the prepared creamy Japanese-style dressing over the mixed vegetables and ham. Toss the salad thoroughly to ensure all ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.
- Garnish and Serve: Optionally, garnish the coleslaw with thinly sliced spring onions or green onions for added freshness and flavor. Serve immediately or store covered in the refrigerator until ready to enjoy.
Notes
- This coleslaw is best served fresh but can be refrigerated for up to 1 day.
- For a vegetarian version, omit the ham and bonito flakes.
- Adjust the sweetness and acidity of the dressing to taste by varying sugar or vinegar amounts.
- Kewpie mayonnaise is preferred for authentic flavor, but regular mayonnaise can be substituted.
- Grate vegetables finely for the best texture and ease of eating.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Japanese
Keywords: Japanese coleslaw, creamy coleslaw, miso dressing, quick salad, Kewpie mayonnaise, healthy side dish, easy vegetable salad
