
Thai Veggie Slaw with Peanut Dressing and Crispy Wontons
Alright folks, let me tell you about my Thai Veggie Slaw with Peanut Dressing and Crispy Wontons. One time, in my excitement, I accidentally added too much cayenne to the dressing and let me tell you, that was one spicy surprise! But hey, we learn from our mistakes, right? Now, here's a tip for you: when frying the wonton wrappers, make sure the oil is hot enough so they get super crispy. And don't overcrowd the pan - give those little guys some room to dance! So, get ready to savor the delicious crunch of this slaw, topped with those crispy wontons and zesty peanut dressing. It's like a party in your mouth! The combination of lime juice, fish sauce, and sriracha gives it that perfect balance of flavors - sweet, salty, sour, and spicy all in one bite. Trust me, this recipe is a game-changer. Your taste buds will thank you! So go ahead, give it a try and let me know how it turns out. Enjoy!
Ingredients
- wonton wrappers12.0 square
- five spice0.5 t
- cayenne1.0 pinch
- dry-roasted peanuts1.0 c
- canola oil0.5 c
- lime juice3.0 T
- fish sauce1.0 T
- brown sugar2.0 t
- sriracha1.0 t
- ginger0.5 t
- garlic clove1.0
- napa cabbage3.0 c
- a head of cabbage0.5
- snow peas6.0 oz
- bell pepper1.0
- carrots1.0 c
- scallion1.0 c
- cilantro leaves0.5 c
Nutrition
Directions
- 1
Preheat oven to 375°F. Cut wonton wrappers into thin strips, toss with five-spice powder and cayenne, spread on a baking sheet, and bake for 8-10 minutes until golden and crispy.
- 2
In a food processor, pulse peanuts until coarsely chopped. Set aside 1/4 cup for garnish.
- 3
In a small bowl, whisk together canola oil, lime juice, fish sauce, brown sugar, sriracha, grated ginger, and minced garlic to make the dressing.
- 4
Thinly slice napa cabbage and green cabbage. Slice snow peas diagonally, julienne bell pepper, and grate carrots. Slice scallions thinly.
- 5
In a large bowl, combine cabbages, snow peas, bell pepper, carrots, scallions, and most of the chopped peanuts.
- 6
Pour dressing over vegetables and toss well to coat. Let sit for 5 minutes to meld flavors.
- 7
Top slaw with crispy wonton strips, reserved peanuts, and cilantro leaves. Serve immediately.
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