Name: Cabbage and Apple Slaw
Yield: 6 to 8
Ingredients: 3⁄4 teaspoon caraway seeds (3 grams); 1⁄2 teaspoon peperoncini (1 gram); 11⁄4 teaspoons poppy seeds (5 grams); 1 teaspoon yellow mustard seeds (5 grams); Finely grind the caraway and peperoncini together and immediately mix with the whole poppy seeds and mustard seeds.; 2 cups very thinly sliced red cabbage; 2 cups very thinly sliced green cabbage; 2 large carrots, peeled and thinly sliced, julienned, or coarsely grated; 1 large sweet tart apple, such as Lady Alice, Fuji, or Honeycrisp, cored and thinly sliced, julienned, or coarsely grated; Juice of 1 lemon, plus more as needed; 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus more as needed; Kosher salt

A hearty raw vegetable slaw holds well in the refrigerator, making this trio of cabbage, apples, and carrots ideal as a quick make-ahead salad or side dish. Given their sturdy texture, these three take to dressings like marinades, soaking up seasonings while staying crisp for hours. And anything goes with this trio. This kind of simple and quick dish works so nicely with grilled or roasted meats or seared fatty shrimp in all seasons. It’s a refreshing contrast to rich proteins. A simple slick of lemon juice and olive oil brightens the savory-spicy duo of caraway and peperoncini. Whole poppy and mustard seeds add pop to every bite.

Cabbage and Apple Slaw

Lior Lev Sercarz, from "Mastering Spice" by Lior Lev Sercarz

Servings/Yield

6 to 8

Ingredients

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3⁄4 teaspoon caraway seeds (3 grams)
1⁄2 teaspoon peperoncini (1 gram)
11⁄4 teaspoons poppy seeds (5 grams)
1 teaspoon yellow mustard seeds (5 grams)
Finely grind the caraway and peperoncini together and immediately mix with the whole poppy seeds and mustard seeds.

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2 cups very thinly sliced red cabbage
2 cups very thinly sliced green cabbage
2 large carrots, peeled and thinly sliced, julienned, or coarsely grated
1 large sweet tart apple, such as Lady Alice, Fuji, or Honeycrisp, cored and thinly sliced, julienned, or coarsely grated
Juice of 1 lemon, plus more as needed
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus more as needed
Kosher salt

Directions

To make the slaw: In a large bowl, toss the main spice blend with both cabbages, the carrots, and the apple.
Add the lemon juice, oil, and a generous pinch of salt. Stir and taste; add more lemon juice, oil, and salt to taste.