Spiced Tomato And Cabbage Slaw - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 c. thinly sliced cabbage
1 3/4 lb. plum tomatoes, seeded and thinly sliced into strips
1 large green bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 large onion, thinly sliced
1 jalapeno chili, seeded and thinly sliced
1/4 c. salt
1 c. cider vinegar
3/4 c. sugar
1/2 tsp. celery seed
1/4 tsp. ground allspice
1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp. ground cloves
1/4 tsp. ground ginger
1/4 tsp. turmeric

Preparation

Mix first 5 ingredients in large bowl.
Add salt; toss.
Let mixture stand 1 hour.
Rinse cabbage mixture thoroughly to remove excess salt.
Drain.
Return to bowl.
Combine all remaining ingredients in heavy medium saucepan.
Stir over low heat until sugar dissolves and mixture is hot; do not boil.
Pour dressing over cabbage and mix to coat.
Let slaw stand 1 hour.
(Can be prepared up to 2 days ahead.
Cover and refrigerate.)
Drain slaw before serving.
Makes 6 to 8 servings.