Ingredients

(serves 10)
Prep time – 40mins
For the slaw (part 1):
10 whole Mrs Elswood Whole Sweet Pickled Cucumbers
½ red cabbage
4 red chilies (deseeded)
2 red onions
For the dressing (part 2):
4tb sriracha
4tb balsamic glaze
4tb red wine vinegar
4 lemons juiced
4tb sesame oil
4tb peanut oil
2tb caster sugar
2tb salt
To finish (part 3):
½ bunch mint (chopped)
½ bunch coriander picked
2tb toasted black onion seeds (nigella)
To garnish:
1 Small handful picked mint & coriander
1 small handful chopped toasted peanuts

Method

Thinly slice all the ingredients for the slaw (part 1) into a bowl
· In another bowl, whisk all the ingredients for the dressing until well combined, then mix with the slaw (add to taste) and allow 30 minutes to infuse and pickle
· Once pickled, add section 3 and stir through to finish
· Add garnish and serve

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