Sriracha Coleslaw with gochujang and peanuts is a new way to escape the standard coleslaw recipe. Filled with flavor and spice, this one gets even better as it sits overnight absorbing all the spicy goodness. Plus it's a sure way to get my husband to eat his vegetables.
It's been at least 7 months since farmer's market season and I am so happy that it's finally here.
Not only that, but I got the word from my helpful dog trainer that farmer's markets are a great place to walk and socialize your dog.
Geordie is a super dog and loves going anywhere, but everywhere we go he creates followers, who have never seen a Skye terrier.
I think he's had more photos taken of him, than my own kids have! Everyone tries to reach out and touch, which is why I need a dog that's well behaved.
Generally he's very good natured, but I'm the one that needs the most training.
Hence a trainer AND a trainer that recommends farmer's markets-well, so much the better!
So with farmer's markets starting up, that means summer is almost upon us so it's time for some summer coleslaw recipes.
Time to start thinking salads and things with fresh veggies and you know-all that good outdoor food.
Coleslaw is one sure way to get Manservant to eat his veggies.
This spicy coleslaw is tart and tangy, so gather the cabbage, red pepper and scallions, and get ready to roll.
This is a great coleslaw for a BBQ and it's also great on BBQ.
Manservant loves spicy and so it is that I decided to create something that he would eat.
For some reason he has always liked coleslaw; maybe because his mom loved coleslaw, so I'm guessing she served it a lot.
Plus it's always one of the standard side dishes you would find on any bbq menu.
Seems like beans, potato salad and coleslaw are on any bbq restaurant menu I've seen when I visit Texas.
So let's think spicy slaw, shall we?
Cabbage is one vegetable that's a workhorse in the kitchen.
Honestly I always keep a bag of cabbage ready to use for when I need a salad or as filler for a stir-fry.
Making okonomiyaki is one Japanese dish that requires cabbage, and though this recipe is not yet updated, it is something I make quite often.
But today we are talking sriracha coleslaw and I have a lot of recipes you need to try.
How to Make Sriracha Coleslaw:
This spicy coleslaw recipe isn't too spicy, but you could certainly amp up the spiciness if you choose.
It's as simple as making an almost standard coleslaw dressing and then adding in the sriracha and gochujang to make a more Asian cabbage salad.
I find the two together really hit it off!
The addition of peanuts adds great crunch, a bit of salt, and totally plays off of the sriracha and gochujang, and also gives this sriracha coleslaw a nice Southern flair.
Want a more traditional coleslaw? This is my mom's recipe and it has a very simple cooked dressing and requires no mayonnaise. Yep, there is such a thing as no mayonnaise coleslaw.
I also love this fennel cabbage salad with dried cherries and a maple lemon vinaigrette. Don't like fennel? Just add more cabbage and also be sure to use this vinaigrette on your favorite salad!
A Brussels Sprout Coleslaw with lots of fresh mint is perfect for Spring and sure to satisfy Brussels Sprout lovers!
Vietnamese style slaw is awesome and this one is made with broccoli slaw. Cabbage works great also. Loaded with fresh herbs and coconut; is is also great as a side dish at a BBQ!
Whatever kind of coleslaw you want to make is OK by me. I try to match my cabbage salad to whatever I might be making, flavor-wise, that is. We do love this sriracha coleslaw the best and hope you give it a try!
Recipe
Sriracha Cole Slaw with Gochujang
- Prep Time: 20 Minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 6 - 8 Servings 1x
- Category: Salads
- Cuisine: American
Description
Sriracha Coleslaw with peanuts may not be a traditional coleslaw recipe but it sure is perfect for any BBQ. Or spicy coleslaw lover!
Ingredients
4-6 c Shredded Cabbage or 1 15 oz bag from the salad section
5 scallions, chopped
½ red pepper, diced
1 carrot, shredded
¼ c chopped onion
Coleslaw Dressing:
2 T sriracha
⅓ c mayonnaise
⅓ c sour cream
1 T honey
1 T sugar
½ t salt
½ t celery seed
1 ½ t gochujang with garlic
⅓ c apple cider vinegar
When ready to serve stir in:
⅓ to ½ c chopped salted peanuts
Instructions
Combine cabbage, scallions, red pepper, carrot and onion in a medium sized bowl.
In a large measuring cup whisk together dressing ingredients until mixture is well incorporated.
Stir in peanuts when ready to serve!
Combine vegetables with dressing.Stir in peanuts. This may be eaten right away or allowed to sit overnight.
Notes
This coleslaw dressing is a somewhat traditional dressing except it has the addition of sriracha and gochujang.
Perfect as a side dish or also on a bbq sandwich!
Marcelle says
This Asian-style slaw looks wonderful, Abbe! We always say yes to spicy upgrades of classics!! We will try this, thanks!!
Abbe says
It's a good one Marcelle and let me know what you think!
Chef Mimi says
Didn’t I make this already?! Now I can’t remember, but the gochujang and sriracha really got my attention. I’m pretty sure I made this, and it was wonderful!
Abbe says
You did! And you liked it!
sherry says
i love sriracha and gochujang!
Linger says
Sriracha!! What a brilliant idea for coleslaw and such a perfect recipe for a backyard cookout. Which btw I am so thrilled as well about the Farmer's Markets opening up. A long-awaited delight! Thanks for sharing your recipe.
mjskitchen says
I love coleslaw but my husband...not so much. However, he does LOVE Sriracha so maybe I could get him to eat coleslaw with this recipe! Of course if it doesn't work, so leaves more for me. 🙂
John / Kitchen Riffs says
Yum, yum, yum! It's in the 90s here, so hot weather dishes are on my radar. And what's better than coleslaw in this kind of weather? Nothing better than a nice cool dish like coleslaw with some spicy heat to, well, beat the heat. 🙂 Thanks!
Healthy World Cuisine says
Love this fun Asian twist on an old cole slaw classic. Perfect side dish for all of our grilling favorites.
SavoringTime in the Kitchen says
I am so happy that my hubby loves cole slaws because they are one of my favorite sides in the spring and summer. Gotta try this one!
mimi rippee says
This cole slaw is so cool. I've never used gochujang in anything but for meats. But in a salad dressing?!!! Brilliant!!!
Tricia Buice says
This is exactly what I have been missing! I love vegetables and also love all the flavors you have here - and especially the crunch factor. Bravo Abbe! Have a lovely week! Tell you son I'm stalking him now 🙂
The Ninja Baker says
Your cole slaw looks and sounds sooo healthy =) Bravo to your intro of Asian accents to this American classic...PS LOVE your doggy =) I'd be taking countless photos of him, too! Pinning! The cole slaw and the doggy =)
Holly @ abakershouse.com says
thanks for introducing me to a local organic; I'll click through to learn more about how to order. Your slaw looks great!
Balvinder Ubi says
Oh Wow, this freight container farm sounds pretty cool.
And, your dish sounds fantastic too! I make slaws all the time with chickpeas. I love everything in here!
Healthy World Cuisine says
Oh yum! This is a flavor explosion! Can't wait to try this recipe. Just found a Korean Market near me and can you belief they had a 5 pound bag of dried chili? LOL That might only hold me off until next week.
Chris Scheuer says
This is such a fun twist on slaw, so many wonderful ingredients and flavors going on!
Pamela @BrooklynFarmGirl says
This is a great flavor combo ?
Cheri Savory Spoon says
I can see why your husband loves this salad so much, love all the flavor and crunch you created. Have a great week-end Abbe!
Liz Berg says
I love slaws of all kinds! Need to find some gochugang as I've been meaning to give it a try! Kisses for Geordie!! ❤️
Kitchen Riffs says
Coleslaw season! Love it! Although I'm always looking for a new riff on slaw. This is great -- just loaded with flavor! Very creative. Thanks. And thanks for the sweet picture of Geordie!
Angie Schneider says
I want all those pumpkins and squashes! Amazing that you can find those veggies in spring. The slaw looks very delicious, Abbe.