Charred Cabbage, Ginger, and Sesame Slaw
Charred Cabbage, Ginger, and Sesame Slaw balances smoky grilled cabbage with bright lime, peppery scallions, and a punch of fresh ginger. A tangy rice-vinegar dressing with sriracha and toasted sesame oil adds heat and nutty depth, while sesame seeds and peanuts bring crunch. Serve it alongside grilled meats, burgers, or tacos for a lively, cookout-ready side.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Charred Cabbage, Ginger, and Sesame Slaw, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 49 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 38 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 93 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 70
- Heart Health
- 80
- Metabolic
- 56
- Digestive
- 37
- Inflammatory
- 34
- Performance
- 58
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat an outdoor grill to medium heat (350 degrees F to 375 degrees F/175 degrees C to 190 degrees C). Remove any wilted outer leaves from the cabbage, then cut the head into quarters.
- 2
Lightly oil the grill grates. Place the cabbage and lime, cut sides down, along with the green onions and ginger on the grates, then cover. Grill the green onions and lime, turning once halfway, until charred—2 to 4 minutes for the onions and 6 to 8 minutes for the lime. Grill the cabbage and ginger, turning once halfway, until the cabbage is charred and the ginger is softened, 12 to 16 minutes.
- 3
When cool enough to handle, core and shred the cabbage. Chop the green onions, discarding any fully charred pieces. Toss the carrots, cabbage, and green onions together in a large bowl.
- 4
Peel and grate 1 tablespoon ginger (reserve any remaining ginger for another use).
- 5
In a small bowl, whisk together the ginger, juice from the grilled lime, vegetable oil, vinegar, honey, sriracha, sesame oil, garlic, crushed red pepper, and salt. Pour over the cabbage mixture and toss to combine. Cover and chill for 1 hour before serving, or up to 1 week.
- 6
Just before serving, add the sesame seeds and toss to combine. Garnish with peanuts.
- Calories 284.34 kcal Moderate 14%
- Protein 5.64 g Moderate 11%
- Carbohydrate 43.54 g 16%
- Total Fat 10.76 g Moderate 14%
- Saturated Fat 1.6 g Moderate 8%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.31 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 168.5 mg Moderate 7%
- Dietary Fiber 7.73 g Good Source 28%
- Total Sugars 13.79 g --
- Added Sugars 0.24 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 102.85 mg Low Source 8%
- Iron 1.92 mg Moderate 11%
- Potassium 465.28 mg Low Source 10%
- Vitamin A 880.2 mcg Good Source 98%
- Vitamin C 96.58 mg Good Source 107%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Peanuts 🥜
- Sesame
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Charred Cabbage, Ginger, and Sesame Slaw is a Japanese side dish recipe made with 15 ingredients. It takes about 20 mins, serves 6, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Fresh Ginger, Green Onion, Honey, and Lime. Each serving provides about 284.34 kcal, and is a good source of fiber.
Recipe Questions
- What is Charred Cabbage, Ginger, and Sesame Slaw?
- It is a Japanese slaw recipe made with 15 ingredients, usually served for side dish or salad.
- What is Charred Cabbage, Ginger, and Sesame Slaw made of?
- The main ingredients are Fresh Ginger, Green Onion, Honey, Lime, Minced Garlic. The full list of 15 is above.
- How long does it take to make Charred Cabbage, Ginger, and Sesame Slaw?
- About 20 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 284.34 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Charred Cabbage, Ginger, and Sesame Slaw easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 15 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Charred Cabbage, Ginger, and Sesame Slaw healthy?
- Charred Cabbage, Ginger, and Sesame Slaw has an easyChef Pro health score of 55/100. Per serving, it provides 284.34 calories and 5.64 g of protein, or 11% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, vitamin A and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 168.5 mg (7% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 1.6 g (8% of the Daily Value). It contains Peanuts, Sesame, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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