Thread: Spicy Cilantro Lime Slaw

Here I go with another tangy slaw, this one has more bite than my Whup@$$ Coleslaw.
Not quite as creamy either as I really want the cilantro to stand out.
And a healthy addition of fresh Jalapeno chile adds a distinct spicy kick.


Spicy Cilantro Lime Slaw

In a large bowl mix the following

1lb of bagged slaw mix (yeah I cheated)
1 bunch of green onion, greens and all chopped very thin
1/2 of a large Jalapeno chile, quartered and chopped very thin
1 bunch of Cilantro, chopped coarse

The zest of of 1 lime
The juice of 2 limes






In a medium bowl mix the following

3/4C Sour Cream

1/2C Mayonnaise

2T sugar
1t cayenne pepper






Combine the two, mixing well





Add kosher salt to taste, add sugar if you want it sweeter
Refrigerate overnight to let the flavors meld

Used this batch for lunch today, it was pretty danged good, and it was spicier after over nighting in the fridge.
I'm thinking about using 3T of sugar next time.

I've found this is true for cole slaw period, always better on day 2. Gonna try this recipe.

Originally Posted by ChileRelleno

Here I go with another tangy slaw, this one has more bite than my Whup@$$ Coleslaw.
Not quite as creamy either as I really want the cilantro to stand out.
And a healthy addition of fresh Jalapeno chile adds a distinct spicy kick.


Spicy Cilantro Lime Slaw

In a large bowl mix the following

1lb of bagged slaw mix (yeah I cheated)
1 bunch of green onion, greens and all chopped very thin
1/2 of a large Jalapeno chile, quartered and chopped very thin
1 bunch of Cilantro, chopped coarse

The zest of of 1 lime
The juice of 2 limes






In a medium bowl mix the following

3/4C Sour Cream

1/2C Mayonnaise

2T sugar
1t cayenne pepper






Combine the two, mixing well





Add kosher salt to taste, add sugar if you want it sweeter
Refrigerate overnight to let the flavors meld

I'm on a cruise and not getting food this Good !

And I forgot to add...
If you're making this and plan on keeping it more than two days, you'll need to cut the cilantro by a third to half or it gets really pungent and a bit bitter.
Once again, upping the sugar may help with that.


So adjust the recipe


In a large bowl mix the following
1lb of bagged slaw mix (yeah I cheated)
1 bunch of green onion, greens and all chopped very thin
1/2 of a large Jalapeno chile, quartered and chopped very thin
1/2-2/3 bunch of Cilantro, chopped coarse
The zest of of 1 lime
The juice of 2 limes


In a medium bowl mix the following
3/4C Sour Cream
1/2C Mayonnaise
3T sugar
1t cayenne pepper