cole slaw like from deli

Fabulous ↓

Mon, Jun 29 2009, 7:11 pm

ok, so we're trying so save (for shabbos) and come up with a new side salad for the weekday. I have made cole slaw before but it always comes out tasting homemade with a thick consistency and it turns orange from the carrots.

What am I doing wrong?

We like cole slaw from places like deli plus and hadar geulah in bp if anyone knows them. It's not thick and not vinegary, but a bit sweet.

Anyone have a similar recipe for me to try?

sky ↓

Mon, Jun 29 2009, 7:22 pm

I've found that the trick to the right consistency is that you add hot water until it is the right way. I've never had it turn orange - maybe its the brand of lettuce you are using.

this is really good:

6 Tbsp mayo
1/2 cup sugar
1 bag shredded cabbage
1/3 cup vinegar
salt and pepper to taste
4 Tbsp hot water.

I add water to make it the consistency that I want.

I make this every shabbos and my dh loves it.

↑ Fabulous ↓

Mon, Jun 29 2009, 7:27 pm

thanks so much. a few questions: You use shredded cabbage and not cole slaw mix? Also so carrot for taste?

How long in advance do you make it?

↑ sky ↓

Mon, Jun 29 2009, 7:45 pm

I use the Dole Cole slaw mix which comes with carrots.

I make it Friday right before or after candle lighting depending on when I have time (I use cold water on shabbos - I'm not sure if it is an issue). My dh likes it when it has been sitting for a while and gets a little mushy. It stills tastes the same and doesn't change colors when I server it Sunday night for supper. It just gets more soggy - which he likes.

chocolate moose

Mon, Jun 29 2009, 8:22 pm

My "Just like KCF" recipe posted here is quite good.

rivkeah

Tue, Jun 30 2009, 9:53 am

I put less vinegar so it shouldn't taste so vinergary, and also I put a half a cup water it is delicious

willow

Tue, Jun 30 2009, 11:33 am

If you like something a bit different chocolate moose once posted a recipe with cranberries it was quite nice.

↑ Fabulous ↓

Tue, Jul 28 2009, 9:33 am

thanks sky, it was a huge hit and so much more affordable. I can make an almost two lb container for about 2 bucks, when 1 lb costs about 5-6 dollars store bought. Plus dh said he liked the homemade better.

pgk

Tue, Jul 28 2009, 2:21 pm

Here's my recipe

5 tbs. mayo
5 tbs. sugar
3 tbs. vinegar
1/2 tsp. salt
if you like, a sprinkle of black pepper

pour over a bag of shredded cabbage or cole slaw mix.

yentaof8

Tue, Jul 28 2009, 3:18 pm

6 Tbsp mayo
2 Tbsp lemon juice
1 Tbsp vinegar
1 Tbsp sugar
2 Tbsp warm water
1/2 tsp salt

I've been told that my coleslaw tastes like the coleslaw from Bernsteins on the E. Side (from ages ago) tasted

ShakleeMom

Wed, Jul 29 2009, 12:50 am

Everything 5

1 pack cole slaw mix
5 tablespoons mayo
5 tablespoons salt
5 tablespoons sugar
5 tablespoons vinegar
salt and pepper to taste

mix and refrigerate for about 30 minutes.

frumluv

Fri, Apr 30 2010, 10:44 am

sky wrote:

Wanted to let you know that I made this cole slaw last night & it is great!!!!

key

Fri, Apr 30 2010, 1:55 pm

chocolate moose wrote:

My "Just like KCF" recipe posted here is quite good.

I agree! btw cm everytime I make coleslaw I make your recipe so thanx

bnm

Mon, May 03 2010, 2:33 am

I made this tonight, was delicious. better than Kosher Delight....

canadamom

Mon, May 03 2010, 8:56 am

I learnt from a caterer that the secret to good cole slaw, is to spread the cabbage out, sprinkle on salt, sugar and pepper and let it sit for a half hour, than add the rest of ingredients

helena

Mon, May 03 2010, 9:22 am

ShakleeMom wrote:

Everything 5

1 pack cole slaw mix
5 tablespoons mayo
5 tablespoons salt
5 tablespoons sugar
5 tablespoons vinegar
salt and pepper to taste

mix and refrigerate for about 30 minutes.

twice?

ra_mom

Mon, May 03 2010, 1:47 pm

helena wrote:

ShakleeMom wrote:

Everything 5

1 pack cole slaw mix
5 tablespoons mayo
5 tablespoons salt
5 tablespoons sugar
5 tablespoons vinegar
salt and pepper to taste

mix and refrigerate for about 30 minutes.

twice?

I think that was a mistake. 5 Tbsp salt in cole slaw is too much. Maybe she meant 5 Tbsp water.

mosma

Mon, May 03 2010, 2:15 pm

this is my famous coleslaw recipe it's AMAZING. I'm sorry my amounts aren't exact it's not from a recipe, just trial and error.
I say T but I just use a soup spoon. I'm assuming it's the same.

4 heaping T of mayo (huge heaping)
2 T of vinegar
3 T of lemon juice
1/2 c sugar
a little salt and pepper and mustard powder
drop of water (I turn the sink on and off real quick)

bubbie4

Tue, May 04 2010, 9:20 am

Put pineapple juice instead of water ( chabad cookbook) it is the best!!!