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For a Thai-twist, toss together a slaw made with julienne vegetables, cilantro, fresh mint and an Asian-style vinaigrette. Serve the crunchy mixture on top of a hot dog fi nished with a garnish of an easy-to-make spicy peanut sauce and coarsely chopped peanuts. 

June 09, 2021

Ingredients

  • 3 Tbsp. rice wine vinegar
  • ½ tsp. sesame oil
  • 2 Tbsp. vegetable or canola oil
  • ½ tsp. sugar or honey
  • 1 c. shredded red cabbage
  • 1 c. diced peeled and seeded cucumber
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 1 c. julienne-cut red bell pepper
  • ½ c. chopped cilantro leaves
  • ¼ c. chopped fresh mint leaves
  • ¼ tsp. salt
  • ½ c. roughly chopped unsalted peanuts
Peanut Sauce
  • ½ c. smooth peanut butter
  • 2 Tbsp. soy sauce
  • 1 Tbsp. brown sugar
  • 2 Tbsp. rice wine vinegar
  • ½ tsp. hot sauce
  • ¼ tsp. dried ground ginger
  • 1 Tbsp. cold water

Instructions

To prepare the slaw, combine vinegar, sesame oil, vegetable oil and sugar/honey in a jar and shake to combine. Place remaining slaw ingredients in a mixing bowl. Toss with dressing.

To prepare the peanut sauce, combine all ingredients in a food processor and pulse to combine.

Ingredients

  • 3 Tbsp. rice wine vinegar
  • ½ tsp. sesame oil
  • 2 Tbsp. vegetable or canola oil
  • ½ tsp. sugar or honey
  • 1 c. shredded red cabbage
  • 1 c. diced peeled and seeded cucumber
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 1 c. julienne-cut red bell pepper
  • ½ c. chopped cilantro leaves
  • ¼ c. chopped fresh mint leaves
  • ¼ tsp. salt
  • ½ c. roughly chopped unsalted peanuts
Peanut Sauce
  • ½ c. smooth peanut butter
  • 2 Tbsp. soy sauce
  • 1 Tbsp. brown sugar
  • 2 Tbsp. rice wine vinegar
  • ½ tsp. hot sauce
  • ¼ tsp. dried ground ginger
  • 1 Tbsp. cold water