VegetarianVietnamese

Tangy Carrot, Cabbage & Onion Salad

Name: Tangy Carrot, Cabbage & Onion Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Ingredients: 4 sliced Carrots; 1/2 Red Cabbage; 2 sliced Red Onions; Handful Mint; Handful Coriander Leaves; Handful Roasted Peanut; Juice of 2 Lime; 1 tablespoon Ground Nut Oil; 1 chopped Red Chilli; 1 tablespoon Brown Sugar

Tangy Carrot, Cabbage & Onion Salad is a classic Vietnamese vegetarian that holds a distinguished place in traditional cooking. Celebrated for its wholesome ingredients and time-honored preparation, this dish brings authentic regional character to the home kitchen.

Carefully prepared featuring Carrots, Red Cabbage, Red Onions, Mint, Coriander Leaves, Roasted Peanut, Lime, Ground Nut Oil, Red Chilli and Brown Sugar, the ingredients are simmered and seasoned to achieve a satisfying depth of flavor. The cooking process allows natural aromas to develop, ensuring each portion is both hearty and flavorful.

Serve hot alongside fresh bread, steamed grains, or a crisp seasonal salad for a well-rounded dining experience.

If you enjoy authentic Vietnamese cooking, be sure to also explore our recipe for Tofu, Greens & Cashew Stir-Fry.

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Ingredients

Carrots4 sliced
Red Cabbage1/2
Red Onions2 sliced
MintHandful
Coriander LeavesHandful
Roasted PeanutHandful
LimeJuice of 2
Ground Nut Oil1 tablespoon
Red Chilli1 chopped
Brown Sugar1 tablespoon

Step-by-Step Instructions

4 steps

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Step 1

Tip the carrots, cabbage and onions into a bowl.

Step 2

Make the dressing by stirring the ingredients together until the sugar has dissolved.

Step 3

Pour over salad, tossing the vegetables in the dressing.

Step 4

Add the herbs, toss again, then scatter over the peanuts.

👨‍🍳 Chef's Culinary Notes

Cultural Heritage

Tangy Carrot, Cabbage & Onion Salad carries a rich culinary tradition rooted in regional home cooking. Developed over generations, the recipe highlights wholesome local ingredients prepared with time-honored kitchen techniques.

Dietary Substitutions

If you need to accommodate dietary restrictions, carrots can be substituted with an equivalent volume of seasonal vegetables, legumes, or a protein alternative of your preference.

Chef Technique Tips

Season in stages rather than all at once at the end. Salting components as they cook draws out excess moisture, intensifies natural sugars, and builds harmonious depth of flavor throughout the dish.

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