Polynesian Coleslaw Recipe
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Polynesian Coleslaw

By: Dawn 
"This coleslaw is different that the garden variety mayo version. It has very little fat and a very complex, almost Oriental flavor."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.2 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (43)

Prep Time:
40 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr 40 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 2 quarts
 

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1/8 teaspoon hot pepper sauce (e.g. Tabasco™)
  • 1/2 cup chopped cilantro leaves
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
  • 2 red bell peppers, thinly sliced
  • 8 cups shredded cabbage
  • 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds (optional)

Directions

  1. Stir together peanut butter, garlic, salt, rice vinegar, soy sauce, and hot pepper sauce until smooth. Fold in cilantro, chives, and red pepper. Add shredded cabbage, and toss until well coated. Scoop into a serving bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate 1 hour. Sprinkle with sesame seeds before serving.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 80 | Total Fat: 4.4g | Cholesterol: 0mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 19, 2008 by FROGGYOGA   view full review
Really good and satisfying. I tried to make this recipe according to the directions, then...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 16, 2009 by Christophers Girl   view full review
So in my search for satisfying "diet" food, I wanted new salads to eat. This is soooo...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 11, 2008 by Gigi Brown   view full review
Wonderful! Made this for a gathering this past Saturday and everyone went nuts for it. I,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 13, 2008 by Chicken   view full review
I have made this fou times in two weeks from the cabbage in my garden. It is so good as a side...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 22, 2010 by Grancooks   view full review
Wow! This is so good....I made this but used a bag of coleslaw mix, about 4 cups. Cut the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 22, 2010 by Shans   view full review
I am a huge fan of both coleslaw and peanut butter but this slaw was not one of my favourites....
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 11, 2008 by mauigirl Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I usually make the Angie's dad's coleslaw on this site, but this is a lovely change. Nice...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 12, 2010 by rebeccacceber   view full review
This was absolutely delicious and pretty easy to make. I added more hot sauce and omitted the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 21, 2010 by Valasca   view full review
I was really excited about this recipe since I like all the ingredients it calls for, but boy...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 8, 2010 by kumquatgirl   view full review
I was looking for a cabbage recipe to use up the cabbage I had. I did a few things differently...

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