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Vinegar based coleslaw (no mayo) served in a bowl.
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Vinegar Based Coleslaw (Czech Zelny salat)

A simple salad of finely shredded cabbage marinated in sunflower oil and vinegar, seasoned with sugar and salt. This basic mix creates Czech coleslaw, a common side dish in Czech pubs, is often served with Bramboráky potato pancakes, Schnitzels, or Sekaná meatloaf.
Course Salad
Cuisine Czech
Keyword Vegetable Recipes
Prep Time 20 minutes
Resting time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 146kcal
Author Petra Kupská

Ingredients

  • 1 pound fresh cabbage
  • 2 ½ Tablespoons vinegar 5% acidity
  • 2 Tablespoons granulated sugar
  • ½ Tablespoon salt to adjust the taste as desired
  • 3 Tablespoons sunflower oil (or canola)
Cups - Metric

Instructions

  • Remove any wilted or damaged leaves from 1 pound fresh cabbage. Cut the head in half and remove the stiff stem. Using a large chef's knife, slice the cabbage into fine strips.
  • Put a quart of water on to boil; using a kettle will heat it up the fastest. Transfer the shredded cabbage to a colander and gently scald it with the boiling water. Let it sit until the water drips off and the cabbage cools.
  • Transfer the drained and cooled cabbage to a bowl. Add ½ Tablespoon salt, 3 Tablespoons sunflower oil, 2 Tablespoons granulated sugar, and 2 ½ Tablespoons vinegar. Stir by hand to combine the flavors.
  • Place the bowl in the fridge and let the coleslaw marinate for at least a couple of hours. Before serving, toss the slaw briefly in the bowl, taste, and adjust the seasoning with additional salt, sugar, or vinegar if necessary.

Notes

  • Makes at least 4 bowls of vinegar coleslaw.
  • SERVING: There are basically two ways to serve homemade coleslaw. You can either place a small pile of slaw on a plate as a perfect side dish or serve it in a bowl with a spoon or fork next to the main dish.
  • STORAGE: Store coleslaw in the fridge, where it will keep for up to five days.
  • Scalding with hot water will soften the cabbage, but it will still remain nicely crunchy.

Nutrition

Calories: 146kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Sodium: 893mg | Potassium: 193mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 111IU | Vitamin C: 42mg | Calcium: 46mg | Iron: 1mg