12 oz packaged broccoli slaw mix*
for the dressing:
1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
1/4 cup mayonnaise
2 teaspoons mirin
1 teaspoon Japanese seven spice powder (shichimi togarashi)
1/4 teaspoon sugar
salt
freshly ground black pepper
Directions:
In a small bowl, whisk together the dressing ingredients until smooth. Toss with shredded vegetables.
*or an equivalent amount of home shredded broccoli stems & carrots
My thoughts:
Broccoli slaw is a fun alternative to regular coleslaw. It it is generally a little crisper and the flavor is milder then you’d expect. I also like it because it can be made nearly 24 hours in advance to serving and little to no ill effect which makes it the perfect side dish when having company. Just refrigerate it until you need and give it another toss.
The flavors in this are Japanese inspired but in no way do I think this is a traditional Japanese salad! The flavors are a perfect blend of tart and spicy and there is just enough to mayo to bind the dressing together.
Great way to use seven-spice powder! I'm bookmarking.
Broccoli Slaw was on my weekly menu this coming week! Yum. I am not a mayo fan (actually hate it) so I will alter your recipe a tad! Looks so yummy!
This looks delicious! I use broccoli slaw to make Thai som tum salad since I can never find green papaya. 🙂
This recipe looks Ahhh-mazing. I've never seen Japanese 7 spice before. I live in San Diego,CA. Any suggestions where to find?
Vintage
I live in MD. I have no way of knowing what stores are in your town.