Deana’s Asian Slaw
1 head cabbage (I love nappa cabbage)
shredded carrots, onion, peppers (whatever you like)
Just before serving put dressing on cabbage (I think this is too much dressing by Deana uses it all) and add crunchies (again, I think it is too much for one head of cabbage) Stir well and serve.
Dressing
1 cup sugar (I use a little less)
2 TBS soy sauce
2 TBS sesame oil
½ cup vinegar (red wine or cider)
black pepper
Blend until sugar is dissolved, add SLOWLY:
1 cup oil (I use half olive/half canola)
Mixture will thicken as it blends.
Crunchies
1/2 cup butter (too much, use 1/4 cup and use half olive oil)
2 pkgs Ramen noodles (no flavor packet)
1/2 – 3/4 cup sliced almonds
1/2-3/4 cup sunflower seeds
Can add walnuts, pecans, or sesame seeds too. As many as you like and any combination.
Melt butter/oil in skillet, crunch up noodles in skillet and add nuts. Toast slowly, stirring frequently until fragrant, and starting to brown. Cool before adding to salad. This makes more than you will use for one salad. I store the extra in a Ziplock bag.
Deana’s original recipe called for mandarin oranges, diced roasted chicken and green onions. I prefer it without these.