Description
Cole Slaw – Amerikanischer Krautsalat ist ein Klassiker aus den USA, ob zu Chicken Wings oder Crispy Strips, das Rezept ist sehr einfach.
Ingredients
Scale
- 0.5 Kopf Weißkraut (white cabbage)
- 250 g Karotten (carrots)
- 1 Zwiebel (onion)
- 1 Teelöffel Salz
- 1 Prise Pfeffer
- 2 Becher Sauerrahm (sour cream)
- 2 Esslöffel Weinessig (wine vinegar)
- 1 Esslöffel Zucker
- 1 Esslöffel Mayonnaise
- 1 Schuss Zitronensaft (a splash of lemon juice)
Instructions
- Begin by preparing the cabbage. Remove any damaged outer leaves from the white cabbage and cut it in half. Using a sharp knife, a mandoline, or a food processor, finely shred half a head of white cabbage into thin slices. Place the shredded cabbage in a large mixing bowl.
- Sprinkle 1 teaspoon of salt over the shredded cabbage and use your hands to thoroughly mix the salt into the cabbage. Allow the salted cabbage to rest at room temperature for 1½ hours. This resting period helps to draw out excess moisture from the cabbage, resulting in a tender texture.
- After 1½ hours, use your hands to firmly squeeze the shredded cabbage, pressing out as much liquid as possible. Discard the released liquid and return the drained cabbage to the bowl.
- While the cabbage is resting, peel the carrots and grate them using a coarse grater or box grater. Peel the onion and dice it finely. Add the grated carrots and diced onion to the drained cabbage in the mixing bowl.
- To prepare the dressing, combine the sour cream, mayonnaise, wine vinegar, lemon juice, and sugar in a separate bowl. Whisk the ingredients together until you have a smooth, well-blended dressing.
- Pour the prepared dressing over the cabbage, carrots, and onion mixture. Use a large spoon or salad tongs to toss everything together until all the vegetables are evenly coated with the dressing.
- Season the cole slaw with a pinch of pepper and, if needed, add more salt to taste. Stir well to ensure the seasoning is evenly distributed.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate the coleslaw for at least 3 hours. This resting time allows the flavors to meld and the salad to absorb the dressing, resulting in a creamy and flavorful cole slaw.
- Before serving, give the cole slaw a final stir and check the seasoning. Serve chilled as a side dish to your favorite American classics such as chicken wings, crispy strips, or grilled meats.
Notes
For extra flavor, you can enhance the dressing with a little mustard. This adds a subtle tang and depth to the coleslaw. The salad tastes best when allowed to chill for several hours, so plan ahead for the best results.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Salatrezepte
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 Portionen
- Calories: 200-300
- Sugar: 11-16g
- Sodium: 300-600mg
- Fat: 13-20g
- Saturated Fat: 4-6g
- Carbohydrates: 25-35g
- Fiber: 4-8g
- Protein: 5-10g
- Cholesterol: 0-20mg