Recipe: Sweet-and-Sour Caribbean Slaw

SWEET-AND-SOUR CARIBBEAN SLAW

FOR THE DRESSING:
1 cup white vinegar
1/3 cup brown sugar
2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
1 teaspoon sesame oil
FOR THE SLAW:
2 cups grated red cabbage
1 cup grated green cabbage
1 carrot, peeled and grated
1 red onion, peeled and grated
1 bell pepper, stemmed, seeded and cut into thin strips
FOR GARNISH (OPTIONAL):
1 tablespoon sesame seeds chopped fresh cilantro or parsley leaves
1 tomato, stemmed and sliced

To make the dressing, bring the vinegar to a boil. Add the sugar and cook, stirring, until the sugar dissolves, at least 1 minute. Stir in the garlic and sesame oil. Allow to cool to room temperature.

Put all of the slaw ingredients into a salad bowl or serving platter. Drizzle with the dressing and toss. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and cilantro (or parsley), if desired. Arrange tomato wedges around the edge of the slaw (if using). Serve.

Makes 6 servings
Source: Modern Caribbean Cuisine by Wendy Rahamut