Spicy Asian Slaw Recipe with Basil is quick and easy to make and is packed with incredibly delicious, super fresh Asian flavors. This sweet and spicy coleslaw is perfect for a side, first course or vegan entrée salad.
It’s just so pretty, isn’t it? I think so — the Asian Slaw and the bowl itself. 😉
This is the spicy Asian slaw that I whipped up for my husband’s birthday, to go with the Smoky Sweet and Spicy Pork Ribs. It was a perfect combination of flavors and textures. Perfect, I tell you!
How to Serve Spicy Asian Slaw Recipe with Basil
- It can be a beautiful first course.
- Or an entrée salad served with bread, fruit or perhaps even with a grain, like rice, mixed into it.
- It’s fabulous when added to a sandwich or burger.
- And wonderful alongside steak, chicken or a hearty fish.
- I love it rolled into tortilla for a delicious wrap with deli meats.
- And you can even try topping a bowl of chili with it. (That might sound unusual, but I’ve done it, and I’m telling you, it’s so good.)
Although a vegan would be thrilled to be served this on its own, I would personally, absolutely love this Spicy Asian Slaw with meats and poultry.
It’s especially tasty with my Grilled Coffee Balsamic Flank Steak. Delicious side-by-side, or, imagine both in a sandwich.
It’s also amazing with Korean Pear Marinated Rib Eye Steak.
I said “whipped up” earlier, and I meant it. This spicy Asian slaw is truly easy to make.
Can you make it ahead?
- While this is quick and easy enough that you can put it together just twenty minutes or so before you want to serve it, it only gets better with time.
- The longer it marinates, the more delicious it is.
- I wouldn’t add the dressing more than 4 hours ahead. You can mix all of the other ingredients together up to a day ahead — just wrap it well and keep it refrigerated.
Recipe Tip
- It will definitely wilt after the dressing is mixed in, so if you prefer it with a bit more crunch, don’t add the dressing until closer to serving time.
I hope you enjoy every last bite of this delicious Spicy Asian Slaw with Basil.
Asian Slaw Recipe with Basil
Ingredients
For the dressing
- 4 tablespoons unseasoned rice vinegar
- 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
- 1½ teaspoons garlic, minced
- 1½ teaspoons chili paste
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger pulp
- 3 tablespoons grapeseed oil
For the slaw
- 4 cups green cabbage, washed and dried, finely sliced
- 1½ cups red bell pepper, washed and dried, thinly sliced
- ⅓ cup red onion, thinly sliced
- about 3 dozen medium-sized basil leaves, washed and dried, finely chopped
Instructions
For the dressing
- In a small bowl, whisk the vinegar with the lemon juice, sugar, garlic, chili paste and ginger. Once it's blended, gradually whisk in the oil. Set aside.
For the slaw
- In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the cabbage, peppers, onion and basil.
Assembly
- Drizzle the slaw with the dressing and serve!
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DIANA MILLER says
SCRUMPTIOUS & SO REFRESHING!THANKS FOR SHARING!I made it with napa cabbage that I soaked in cold water and ice cubes and spin dried, so crunchy could have put a touch more sambal olek , my son wants the recipe — he says its a keeper , Diana from Toronto
valentina says
Thanks so much Diana! I’m so happy you enjoyed it. I love Napa cabbage and bet it was delicious!
linda says
Thai basil would also be delicious.
valentina says
Thanks, Linda! 🙂
Melissa @ My Wife Can Cook says
This looks delicious! We became obessed with slaws over the summer. And I have a just enough basil left in the garden for this. Definitely trying this weekend!
valentina says
Love that you can grab basil from your garden! Enjoy and thank you! 🙂
Kristine says
I love the flavor of basil and this slaw recipe looks delicious! I can’t wait to try it, thanks!
valentina says
Thank you!
Julia (@imagelicious) says
I like how simple this slaw is but how it packs a lot of flavour with all the ginger and Chili and lemon and garlic! Yum
valentina says
Thanks so much, Julia! 🙂
jayne says
I am a big fan of an Asian slaw and love the sound of your dressing! great flavours going on
valentina says
Thanks so much, Jayne. Hope you try it. 🙂
Just Jo says
Oh this is fantastic – I’m always trying to come up with new slaw ideas, especially non-creamy ones and this looks perfect. I love sambal oelek too 🙂
valentina says
Thank you! (I have to always have sambal oelek at the ready!) 🙂
David says
Nice bright flavors and colors! And I love anything with sambal oelek. Bring that I can’t eat sriracha, this chile paste is perfect for me!
valentina says
Thank you, David! Can’t live without my Sambal Oelek. 🙂 Enjoy!
sippitysup says
As we head into prime cooking season and all those holiday parties and meals it’s great to have a few “make ahead” lifesavers like this beauty. GREG
valentina says
Thanks, Greg. Oh yes, perfect for the holiday season! 🙂
Hilary says
I made this the other night with pre packaged cole slaw mix (i’m super lazy.) It was so delicious, I practically ate the entire thing before it got to the table! I’m making it again today for a Memorial Day bbq.
mimi rippee says
Great flavors and a wonderful crunch make this a perfect side, maybe to some Korean ribs!!!
valentina says
I love that mix, Mimi. They’d be fantastic together! 🙂 ~VaLENTINA