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Sunday, December 11, 2011
Rachael's Coleslaw
This recipe was born when I tried to copy a salad I purchased. I have changed the dressing may times. This seems to be the best combination of ingredients for a light, flavorful dish. I make this at least weekly. My son has it for lunch and we bring it to the office to eat throughout the day.
Combine:
1 head of coarsely chopped Green Cabbage (standard or Napa)
2 or 3 grated carrots
1 bunch of finely chopped cilantro
sesame seeds (however many look right to you)
Dressing:
1 generous tablespoon Miso (young and older palates like light yellow)
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 tsp olive oil
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
Juice of 1.5 limes
finely grated ginger
The dressing measurements are starting points. My 'measuring device' is a tablespoon I pull from the flatware drawer. I use it primarily to scoop, then push the miso against the side of the lidded mixing cup. I eyeball all the liquids. Here's what I generally end up doing:
I am heavy handed with the miso
The sesame oil is strong. I like that flavor so am eager to use it if I make the dressing too acidic
I rarely use more than a bit of olive oil
I use at least the written amount of rice vinegar: it seems to balance the density of the sesame oil
I generally add the two full limes. I add more miso if the consistency is too runny
I peel and freeze all my ginger. I do not thaw it before grating. I use a full 'stub' of ginger.... maybe more
Vigorously shaking the dressing works better than stirring
It should appear a bit thick and taste more of miso. Once it is mixed into the salad, it will not be strong tasting. Napa cabbage 'takes' the dressing very well. Give the salad a bit more time to sit with the standard green cabbage. No matter which variety of lettuce, this salad will hold up well a few days with the dressing on it.
Combine:
1 head of coarsely chopped Green Cabbage (standard or Napa)
2 or 3 grated carrots
1 bunch of finely chopped cilantro
sesame seeds (however many look right to you)
Dressing:
1 generous tablespoon Miso (young and older palates like light yellow)
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 tsp olive oil
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
Juice of 1.5 limes
finely grated ginger
The dressing measurements are starting points. My 'measuring device' is a tablespoon I pull from the flatware drawer. I use it primarily to scoop, then push the miso against the side of the lidded mixing cup. I eyeball all the liquids. Here's what I generally end up doing:
I am heavy handed with the miso
The sesame oil is strong. I like that flavor so am eager to use it if I make the dressing too acidic
I rarely use more than a bit of olive oil
I use at least the written amount of rice vinegar: it seems to balance the density of the sesame oil
I generally add the two full limes. I add more miso if the consistency is too runny
I peel and freeze all my ginger. I do not thaw it before grating. I use a full 'stub' of ginger.... maybe more
Vigorously shaking the dressing works better than stirring
It should appear a bit thick and taste more of miso. Once it is mixed into the salad, it will not be strong tasting. Napa cabbage 'takes' the dressing very well. Give the salad a bit more time to sit with the standard green cabbage. No matter which variety of lettuce, this salad will hold up well a few days with the dressing on it.
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Blog Launch
New for 2010 DrB’s Blog and Rachael’s Rant!
We want to fill this blog with information you are interested in. Several times a day patients ask us about health, fitness and injury prevention. We are sometimes asked to further explain some of the unique services we have in the office and how they might benefit a friend or family member. Some of our answers are worthy of putting in writing. To further enhance the learning atmosphere we foster in the office we invite you, your friends, family, co-workers and acquaintances to e-mail questions to info@chirokinetics.com . We will keep your names confidential to avoid any issues with HIPAA compliance and post as many Q and A’s as possible.
We want to fill this blog with information you are interested in. Several times a day patients ask us about health, fitness and injury prevention. We are sometimes asked to further explain some of the unique services we have in the office and how they might benefit a friend or family member. Some of our answers are worthy of putting in writing. To further enhance the learning atmosphere we foster in the office we invite you, your friends, family, co-workers and acquaintances to e-mail questions to info@chirokinetics.com . We will keep your names confidential to avoid any issues with HIPAA compliance and post as many Q and A’s as possible.
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