Hot and Sour Slaw

" Bok choy is in the cabbage family, and is very popular in China. In this recipe, it is shredded to resemble a coleslaw, but that is where the resemblance to that creamy classic ends. This dish is very spicy and full of flavor. It not only tastes great, but is strangely fun to eat. "

Ingredients:
1 bunch bok choy, both stems and leaves - washed, dried, and shredded
1 large red bell pepper, seeded and sliced very thin
4 scallions, both green and white parts, chopped fine
2 teaspoons chile paste or 1/2 teaspoon chile flakes
1 teaspoon Dijon-style prepared mustard
3/4 cup apple cider vinegar
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vegetable oil



Directions:
1 Combine bok choy, red bell pepper, and scallions in a large bowl.
2 In a smaller bowl, whisk together chile paste, mustard, apple cider vinegar, garlic, ginger, sugar, salt, and oil.
3 Pour this spicy dressing over the chopped vegetables, and toss well. Refrigerate for 1 hour, then toss again. Taste salad, and add more chile paste, salt, or sugar to taste before serving.
Makes 6 servings