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Shito Cabbage Salad

Crisp shredded green cabbage tossed with a spicy, rich Ghanaian shito chili dressing and fresh lime juice.

25 minEasyServes 4160 cal/serving

GhanaianSaladStovetopPescatarianLow CarbGluten-FreeNut-FreeDairy-FreeEgg-FreeSoy-FreePork-FreeLow-Sodium

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Ingredients

  • 4 cups green cabbage, shredded
  • 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup carrot, julienned
  • 3 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • 2 tbsp ground dried shrimp
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
  • 2 tbsp lime juice, freshly squeezed

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat 3 tbsp vegetable oil in a small saucepan over medium heat.

  2. 2

    Add 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger, 2 tbsp tomato paste, 1 tbsp chili powder, and 2 tbsp ground dried shrimp, stirring for 5 minutes until dark and aromatic.

  3. 3

    Remove the shito oil mixture from heat and let cool completely.

  4. 4

    In a large bowl, combine 4 cups shredded green cabbage, 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion, and 1 cup julienned carrot.

  5. 5

    Pour cooled shito mixture and 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice over the vegetables and toss thoroughly to coat.

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Questions

What is Shito Cabbage Salad?

Crisp shredded green cabbage tossed with a spicy, rich Ghanaian shito chili dressing and fresh lime juice. This reference files it under Ghanaian salad: made on the stovetop, rated easy and about 25 minutes start to finish.

Is Shito Cabbage Salad spicy?

Only mildly. The heat in Shito Cabbage Salad comes from 1 tbsp chili powder. For a milder plate, halve the chili powder; nothing else in the method changes. For more, add it at the table rather than in the pot, so everyone sets their own level.

Is Shito Cabbage Salad low-carb?

A serving of Shito Cabbage Salad carries 12 g of carbohydrate, 3 g of it fiber. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 60 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 12 percent.

Does Shito Cabbage Salad contain shellfish?

Yes: 2 tbsp ground dried shrimp. The full allergen list for this entry is shellfish. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

How many calories are in Shito Cabbage Salad?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 160 calories, with 4 g protein, 12 g carbohydrate and 11 g fat, plus 3 g fiber and 240 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

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