Shito Cabbage Salad

Name: Shito Cabbage Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Ghanaian
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

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

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

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

Remove the shito oil mixture from heat and let cool completely.
4

In a large bowl, combine 4 cups shredded green cabbage, 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion, and 1 cup julienned carrot.
5

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

Questions

How long does Shito Cabbage Salad keep?

Dressed, it is best the day it is made. Keep the components separate and refrigerated and they hold about two days; dress just before serving.

Can I halve or double Shito Cabbage Salad?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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