Shelly's Recipe

German Cole Slaw (Krautsalat)

Category: Slaws

4 cups cabbage shredded and chopped
1 teaspoon salt

Dressing :
1 /4 cup cider vinegar
2 teaspoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon teaspoon Dill weed or celery seed
1 / 2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon sugar

other vegetables :
1 tablespoon chopped onion
2 Tablespoons chopped bell pepper.

This technique is from a German Chef who called it Gestamphe salad, or pounded german cabbage salad. You work the cabbage with the salt and it breaks down the cabbage structure and it's juices naturally. You get a better texture and it doesn't weep, causing the dressing to be diluted.

Here is about 4 cups of chopped cabbage. I work the cabbage with salt with my hands

Let the cabbage sit on the board for about 15 minutes for the water to come out of the cabbage. The texture of the cabbage had begun to break down a bit. It is still crunchy but just the right amount. Squeeze out the water and put it in a bowl to dress.

Assemble the dressing ingredients.

Add to the shredded cabbage, and mix. Add chopped onions or bell pepper if you want. You can also add a few Tablespoons of cream or sour cream.