RECIPE: HOW TO DO TACO SLAW WITH PINK PICKLED ONIONS

You need a zingy taco slaw to cut through the smoky richness of tacos – and this easy, colourful carrot slaw with quick-pickled onions has zest and crunch to spare.

RECIPE TACO SLAW WITH PINK PICKLED ONIONS

Dificulty: Easy
Portion: Serves 4-6 as a side
Time: Hands-on time 15 min, plus pickling

Ingredients

1 red onion, finely sliced
Juice of 5 limes
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
1 tsp cumin seeds
½ tsp chipotle flakes (optional)
½ tsp sugar
1/4 white cabbage, finely shredded
2 carrots, finely shredded
1 jalapeño chilli, finely chopped
Handful coriander, finely chopped
1 tbsp rapeseed oil

Step by step preparation

Put the sliced red onion in a heatproof bowl, cover with boiling water for 20 seconds, then drain well and return to the bowl. Squeeze in the lime juice, then add the garlic, cumin seeds, chipotle flakes (if using), sugar and a big pinch of salt. Stir well, then set aside for at least 20 minutes to quick-pickle.
While the onion pickles,put the shredded cabbage and carrot in a colander. Add the finely chopped jalapeño and a good pinch of salt then scrunch together and set aside for 10 minutes to drain.
Squeeze the cabbage mixture to remove excess water, then put in a mixing bowl. Add the pickled onions, along with the pickling lime juice. Sprinkle in a handful of finely chopped coriander, drizzle in the rapeseed oil, give everything a mix, then taste and add extra salt if needed.

RECIPE: HOW TO DO TACO SLAW WITH PINK PICKLED ONIONS

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