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German Red Cabbage Salad

Cultural Context

German Red Cabbage Salad, known as Rotkohl or Blaukraut, is a traditional side dish often served with hearty meals, especially during winter and festive occasions. The salad's vibrant color and sweet-tangy flavor complement rich meats and potatoes, making it a staple in German cuisine. Today, variations of this salad can be found in many countries, showcasing the adaptability of its ingredients and flavors.

GermanDEside
20 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
1 medium red cabbage
1/4 cup vinegar
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

walnuts

🥗Healthier: pumpkin seeds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Pumpkin seeds provide healthy fats and crunch.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is a more affordable option.

raisins

🥗Healthier: dried cranberries

💰Cheaper: dried apricots

Dried cranberries add a tart flavor.

vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: white vinegar

White vinegar is a cost-effective substitute.

1

Remove the outer leaves of the cabbage.

2

Cut the cabbage into 8 wedges and remove the core.

3

Shred the wedges finely and add the shredded cabbage to a bowl.

4

In a small pot, add vinegar, olive oil, sugar, salt, and pepper, then bring to a boil.

5

Make sure the sugar has completely dissolved.

6

Pour the hot mixture over the shredded cabbage.

7

Knead the salad for about 3 to 5 minutes (wear gloves to prevent staining your skin).

8

Refrigerate the salad for at least one and a half hours before serving.

Cooking Techniques

shreddingmixingtossing

Equipment Needed

large bowlsmall bowlwhiskknifecutting board

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarianveganplant-baseddairy-freeegg-freegluten-freenut-free

Allergens

tree-nuts

Also Known As

Rotkohl SalatBlaukraut Salat
Local Name: Rotkohl-Salat

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