This crunchy, pungent cabbage is the biggest surprise that has come out of my kitchen lately. Initially, I made this as a relish, thinking that I’d serve it in fish tacos or maybe with a chicken sandwich. Ha. We didn’t even get to the sandwiches.
My husband and I stood at the counter and finished off almost the entire batch on it’s own as soon as I’d snapped a few pictures. This recipe is another hit from The Elote Cafe Cookbook.
Served as a side dish, a salad or a condiment, this is a recipe that is going to be made frequently. My kids were not fans of the cabbage, but that was completely fine with me, because I really didn’t want to share.
The recipe is so simple and yet, it left me almost without words to describe it. My husband is a fan of both coleslaw and spicy heat, so I assumed that he would like this. I did not anticipate that “I” would find this cabbage completely and totally irresistible.
There are so many flavors in this cabbage and they all combine to make it unforgettable. I tasted the cabbage right after stirring it together and thought it was pretty good. Then about 5 minutes later, I was back for another taste.
One taste led to another and within an hour, I’d eaten almost half of this batch! (and this from a girl who never claimed to love cabbage!)
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Spicy Cabbage
Ingredients
- 4 cups shredded green cabbage
- 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon light flavored olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Cholula hot sauce
- 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
Instructions
- Place the shredded cabbage in a medium size mixing bowl. Stir together all remaining ingredients and then pour over the cabbage. Toss well to coat. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to eat. Enjoy!
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This cabbage looks delish! I am always looking for new vegetable side dishes! Pinned!
Bob Foster says
Look delicious! Would this work as a topping in your Greek Gyro recipe?
Mary says
This would be great as a topping for most any sandwich or wrap. Enjoy!
Tricia @ Saving room for dessert says
I am a Cholula addict these days. I put it on eggs, chicken, yogurt – seriously love the stuff. And I love this recipe – my husband needs this. Thanks!
jabreb says
My husband and I both love slaw so this recipe is next on the docket. However, hubby won't touch slaw unless it has crushed pineapple in it (I know, it's quirky) so I'll add some pineapple – who knows, it might be another great taste!
Mary says
I love pineapple in all sorts of crazy recipes, so honestly, it might work here too!
R Sunderman says
I can't find Cholula locally ( small town in Arkansas ). Is there a substitute you might suggest for me?
Thanks
Mary says
You can substitute another hot sauce, if you can't find the Cholula. I'd keep my eyes open for Cholula though, it really is pretty awesome.
Cheri Savory Spoon says
This slaw looks amazing, will be making soon.
Sue/the view from great island says
The minute you said chicken sandwich my mouth started watering. I have no idea why, but caraway seeds comes to mind when I see this cabbage, Great recipe!
Heather || Heather's Dish says
I am seriously unable to control my mouth watering right now. I adore cabbage, and I love this new and really easy take on it!!!
matt pohl says
Had part of a head leftover. I just made it didnt have any hot sauce so used a tbs of cajun spice insted. Really good next time I am going to use a little less spice. But its not bad the way it is. Its a keeper!!!
Magnolia Verandah says
My nan always use to pickle red cabbage at Christmas time and we would drag jar loads home with us when we left her house. I never managed to get her recipe but this one sounds good. I have not come across Cholula? I presume a chilli sauce?
Mary says
Cholula is a Mexican hot sauce, similar to Tabasco or Sriracha.
Joanna Sprik says
This looks amazing!!
Kim Honeycutt says
Not sure about the Cholula, sounds a little too hot for me (3600 on the Scoville scale) but I do love Texas Pete. May give that a try. Pinning this.
Suzanne says
Just made this. Yum!
Emily Huval says
I just made this, without the sugar and I doubled the hot sauce. I also shredded a carrot. It's very good! Thanks for sharing.
Anonymous says
I just made this slaw today to go with pork carnitas. OMGoodness! It is very good! I didn't have Cholula so I used Tabasco Chipotle and it was still good. And you are right about keeping coming back for more. I had to cover it and put it in the fridge before I ate the whole thing by itself. 🙂 Thank you for a great recipe.
Anonymous says
I made this with a little less salt, doubled the hot sauce, and added a sprinkle of celery seed on top. So good! Thanks for sharing this recipe!
Karen says
Just made this, and had a taste, it’s yummy. Can’t wait for it to get a merry and happy. Will have to try it on a pulled pork sandwich. Will make again and again.
Ann Mahon says
Please can you list what spices are in the Cholula sauce so that I can duplicate the flavours, it is not available in U. K. Most grateful . I often stir fry white cabbage with raw ginger spring onions (Scallions I think you call them )white wine and salt very quick to make . Its a Chinese recipe . Thank you for finding something which may challenge my favourite !
Tom says
Made this with some additional ingredients added grated carrots and habanero hot sauce. The xtra spice did it for me.
Mary Younkin says
I’m so glad that you like it, Tom.