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Vietnamese coleslaw

Frank Camorra
Frank Camorra

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Frank Camorra's Vietnamese coleslaw.
Frank Camorra's Vietnamese coleslaw.Marcel Aucar

When I am deciding on an Asian dish to make at home, it comes down to one thing: I'm looking for the punchy, vibrant, fresh flavours that distinguish cooking from this part of the world. This coleslaw is a case in point because it bursts with fresh herbs, crunchy cashew nuts and, always a favourite of mine, a sweet, sour, salty dressing.

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 wombok cabbage

  • 5 spring onions, finely sliced

  • 2 medium carrots, finely julienned

  • 1/2 bunch coriander, washed

  • 1/2 bunch Thai basil

  • 1 long red chilli

  • 60g cashews, toasted

  • 1/2 garlic clove, finely chopped

  • 1 tbsp ginger, finely diced

  • 150ml rice wine vinegar

  • 150ml lemon juice

  • 2 tbsp fish sauce

  • 45g white sugar

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Method

  1. 1. Cut the cabbage in half lengthways and then finely shred it, cutting across the cabbage.

    2. Place cabbage in a bowl with the spring onions and carrots. Roughly chop the coriander and Thai basil and add to the bowl. Cut the chilli in half then cut across into fine strips with the seeds.

    3. Roughly chop the cashews and add them and the chilli to the bowl.

    4. Place the remaining ingredients into a small jar and shake well until the sugar has dissolved. Dress the salad then mix well with your hands – make sure it all gets covered in dressing or it will taste bland. (Using your hands is best to mix this kind of salad as it's easier to get the dressing worked into all the components, which tastes far better.)

    5. Pile it high on a plate and serve.

     

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Frank CamorraFrank Camorra is chef and co-owner of MoVida Sydney and Melbourne's MoVida Bar De Tapas.

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