This is a special coleslaw recipe from my mother Ruth Siegel’s recipe collection! Cabbage is a great vegetable for spring and summer. With a high water and fiber content, it aids in digestion and “clears heat” in the dog days of summertime.
What I Love About This Coleslaw Recipe
Aside from the fact that this came from my mother’s collection, I love this recipe for several other reasons!
- In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), cabbage is packed with amazing health benefits. It can help with stiff joints and muscles and also support balanced emotional health.
- In Western nutrition, cabbage is known for its high level of soluble fiber. Incorporating enough fiber into your diet can help maintain healthy blood sugar throughout the day.
- You can use pre-shredded cabbage to speed up the preparation time (a Queen of Quick approved tip!)
- The addition of ramen noodles gives this recipe a nice crunch, making it a great twist on your typical coleslaw.
East Meets West Nutrition Info for Cabbage
Chinese Nutrition
- Neutral thermal effect on the body (not warming or cooling).
- Sweet and pungent flavor.
- Helps regulate the flow of qi (life force energy circulation) & clears heat & toxins.
- Benefits the joints and can ease muscle aches.
- Can help reduce depression & anxiety.
Western Nutrition
- Calories: 22
- Protein: 1g
- Fiber: 2g
- Low in calories but high in Vitamin A, C & K + other minerals and antioxidants.
- Lots of soluble fiber (helping reduce cholesterol levels)
- Can aid digestion, heart health and blood pressure.
Queen of Quick Cooking – Asian Coleslaw
From my mother Ruth Siegel’s recipe collection.
Ingredients
- 2 TBSP sesame seeds toasted
- ½ cup slivered almonds toasted
- ½ head cabbage shredded or pre-shredded in bag
- can combine purple and green cabbage or use Broccoslaw salad
- 1 red or yellow pepper chopped (optional)
- 3-4 green onions chopped
- 1 cup unsalted peanuts or cashews
- 1 pkg Ramen Oriental Noodles
- Dressing:
- 3 TBSP apple cider vinegar
- ½ cup avocado oil or canola
- 2 TBSP granulated sugar
- ½ TSP pepper
- 1 seasoning packet from Ramen Noodles or can use Brianna’s Blush Vinaigrette or poppy seed dressing
Instructions
- Mix everything together except dressing and broken up Ramen.
- Mix dressing ingredient together.
- Toss everything and add noodles last and toss right before serving.
Notes
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Sources:
https://www.whiterabbitinstituteofhealing.com/herbs/apple/
https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/10-health-benefits-of-apples
