Spicy Blue Cabbage Citrus Crunch with Chili-Lime Oil
A bold, fresh fusion dish built around vibrant blue cabbage, sharp citrus, and a fragrant chili-lime oil. Inspired by Southeast Asian heat and Mediterranean freshness, this recipe is crisp, colorful, and unapologetically spicy.
🛒Ingredients
- 1300 g blue (red) cabbage, finely shredded
- 21 small orange, segmented
- 31 lime, segmented
- 42 red chili peppers, thinly sliced
- 52 scallions, thinly sliced
- 62 tbsp olive oil
- 71 tbsp sesame oil
- 81½ tsp chili flakes
- 91 tsp grated fresh ginger
- 101 tsp honey or maple syrup
- 111 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 12Salt, to taste
- 131 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
👨🍳Instructions
Finely shred the blue cabbage and place it in a large bowl. Add sliced chili and scallions.
💡Tip: Slice the cabbage as thinly as possible for maximum crunch.
Prepare the chili-lime oil by gently warming olive oil and sesame oil with chili flakes and grated ginger.
💡Tip: Do not let the oil boil; gentle heat preserves aroma without bitterness.
Pour the warm chili-lime oil over the cabbage mixture, add citrus segments, honey, lime juice, and salt, then toss gently.
💡Tip: Toss gently to avoid breaking the citrus segments.
Plate the salad and finish with toasted sesame seeds before serving.
💡Tip: Serve immediately to preserve crunch and color.
📊Nutritional Information
Approximately 280 calories per serving
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