Rainbow Cole Slaw - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 small green cabbage (about 1 1/4 lb.)
1/2 small red cabbage (about 1 1/4 lb.)
1 large carrot, peeled
1 tablespoon salt
2 tablespoons mustard seeds
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/4 teaspoon chili flakes
1/2 cup cider vinegar
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 red bell pepper, cut into thin strips (about 1 1/2 cups)
1 yellow bell pepper, cut into thin strips (about 1 1/2 cups)

Preparation

Slice cabbage into thin strips. Grate carrot on largest holes of box grater.
Combine cabbage, carrot and salt in large colander set over bowl. Refrigerate 1 1/2 hours. Rinse off salt under cold water. Pat dry.
Put mustard seeds, oil and chili flakes in small skillet; cover and cook over medium-high heat 1 minute, or until seeds start to pop, shaking constantly.
Remove from heat and continue shaking pan until popping subsides. Cool in bowl.
Whisk in vinegar, sugar and mustard. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Combine cabbage, carrot and bell peppers in large bowl. Add dressing, and toss to coat. Adjust seasonings.
Serve immediately, or store up to 1 day in refrigerator.