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Slaw
Coleslaw (from the Dutch language, Dutch term ''koolsla'' meaning 'cabbage salad'), also known as cole slaw, or simply as slaw, is a side dish consisting primarily of finely shredded raw cabbage with a salad dressing or condiment, commonly either vinaigrette or mayonnaise. This dish originated in the Netherlands in the 18th century. Coleslaw prepared with vinaigrette may benefit from the long lifespan granted by pickling. History The term "coleslaw" arose in the 18th century as an anglicisation of the Dutch term "koolsla" ("kool" in Dutch sounds like "cole") meaning "cabbage salad". The "cole" part of the word ultimately derives from the Latin ''caulis'', meaning cabbage. The 1770 Dutch cookbook ''The Sensible Cook'' (Dutch: ''De Verstandige Kock'') contains a recipe attributed to the author's Dutch landlady, who mixed thin strips of cabbage with melted butter, vinegar, and vegetable oil, oil. The recipe for coleslaw as it is most commonly prepared is fairly young, as mayon ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Broccoli Slaw
Broccoli slaw is a salad that is a variation of traditional coleslaw, prepared using shredded raw broccoli stalks substituted for cabbage. It may also contain mayonnaise, carrots, vinegar or lemon juice, sugar, salt and pepper. It is commonly served at potlucks or "covered dish" parties. It is also called ''broccoli cole slaw'' or ''broccoli slaw salad''. Broccoli slaw is sometimes served with ramen, as cook Paula Deen suggests. Classic broccoli slaw is made with a considerable amount of mayonnaise. A modern modified recipe removes the ramen noodles that were popular in the Southern United States in the 1960s, keeps the mayonnaise, and uses almonds. Example of recipe with almonds, Accessed Nov 6, 2012 See also * |
