Today we went to a Chinese New Year party. No one there was remotely Chinese but we got to eat rice balls, wontons, and some other delicious pan-Asian treats. I brought my Cabbage Salad. I got the recipe originally from CM, one of the ladies from my Bible study, and now I bring it to most holidays – Thanksgiving, Christmas, and now Chinese New Year. It’s a crowd-pleaser.
Chinese Cabbage Salad
1/2 head green cabbage, thinly sliced
2-3 green onions, sliced
2 T sesame seeds
1/2 c slivered almonds
1/4 c salad oil
3 T rice vinegar
1 1/2 T sugar
1 t salt
1/2 t pepper
Optional: crispy chow mein noodles
Also optional: 1 c cooked shredded chicken
In a dry skillet, toast first the sesame seeds and then the almonds. Whisk the oil, vinegar, sugar, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Combine with the salad ingredients and refrigerate before serving. (If using crispy noodles, sprinkle them on top just before serving.)
The cabbage salad was excellent! I always enjoy having you over (esp. when you bring yummies).
Thanks for including us! D and R outdid themselves on those delicious buns and dumplings.