Japanese Shredded Cabbage Salad

Japanese Shredded Cabbage Salad turns half a head of cabbage into a fresh, ready-to-dress side in five minutes. Learn how to prepare a soft, fluffy cabbage salad as well as a crispy, crunchy salad depending on your preference. Top with a drizzle of creamy sesame dressing or tonkatsu sauce or mix into stir-fries and soups. Japanese Shredded Cabbage Salad at a Glance Japanese Shredded Cabbage Salad is finely shredded raw cabbage enjoyed as a side and filling in a variety of dishes. Even though this dish traditionally uses one ingredient, the technique of slicing against or along the cabbage fibers will alter the texture of the dish. Why You’ll Love It Two cuts, two textures – Cut across the fibers for a soft, fluffy salad, or along them for a crisp, crunchy bite. Crisp in 3 minutes – A short soak in ice water re-plumps the cut edges and firms them up. Refreshing palate cleanser – The go-to companion to almost any fried dish in Japan, cutting through the richness of dishes like Tonkatsu. My Recipe Story In Japan, a pile of paper-thin shredded cabbage comes alongside nearly anything fried. Growing up, I always ordered extra shredded cabbage to go alongside my crispy tonkatsu and topped...