Kimchi-Sesame Slaw

Name: Kimchi-Sesame Slaw
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: .33 cup very thinly sliced red onion (from 1 small [5-oz.] onion); 3 tablespoons mayonnaise; 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (from 1 medium lime); 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil; 1 tablespoon packed light brown sugar; 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger; .5 teaspoon kosher salt; .5 teaspoon black pepper; 9 cups thinly sliced napa cabbage (about 1 lb., 3 oz.); .5 cup chopped kimchi; .33 cup chopped fresh cilantro

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Kimchi, toasted sesame oil, and ginger give this slaw undeniable Korean flavor, but whisking mayo into the dressing adds a familiar creamy consistency and richness.

By Ann Taylor Pittman

Published on August 16, 2021

Kimchi-Sesame Slaw — Photo: Greg DuPree; Food Styling: Rishon Hanners; Prop Styling: Claire Spollen

Active Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

15 mins

Servings:

8

"Korean barbecue, whether enjoyed at a restaurant or at home, consists of meat and sometimes vegetables cooked quickly on a tabletop grill," writes recipe developer Ann Taylor Pittman, who fondly recalls childhood trips to Korean barbecue joints. "Popular offerings include bulgogi (thinly sliced beef marinated in soy sauce, brown sugar, and garlic), galbi (flanken-cut beef short ribs in a similar marinade), and samgyeopsal (sliced pork belly)—all served with kimchi, rice, red leaf lettuce, sauces, and lots of little relishes and side dishes called banchan."

For our September 2021 issue, Pittman fused the bold flavors of Korean barbecue with the South's prized barbecue culture to create a mash-up of the ages. Pittman's Kimchi-Sesame Slaw is an essential addition to any spread of banchan. Kimchi, toasted sesame oil, and ginger give this slaw undeniable Korean flavor, but whisking mayo into the dressing adds a familiar creamy consistency and richness. Napa cabbage has a softer crunch than the regular green kind, and little bits of chopped kimchi add funk, texture, and touches of heat. This slaw is the perfect cooling complement to Sticky-Sweet Korean Barbecue Ribs or Spicy Grilled Chicken Wings.

Ingredients

⅓ cup very thinly sliced red onion (from 1 small [5-oz.] onion)
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (from 1 medium lime)
2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
1 tablespoon packed light brown sugar
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
½ teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
9 cups thinly sliced napa cabbage (about 1 lb., 3 oz.)
½ cup chopped kimchi
⅓ cup chopped fresh cilantro

Directions

Rinse onion slices well with cold water; drain well, and set aside. Whisk together mayonnaise, lime juice, oil, brown sugar, ginger, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Add onion, cabbage, and kimchi; toss well to coat. Stir in chopped cilantro. Serve immediately, or chill 1 hour.