Krabby Crab Coleslaw with Spicy Nuts

Submitted by Lorac

"Cole slaw transformed - with Krab/crab, green onion, tomato and a spicy, crunchy peanut topping. Can be made the day before and served as a main or side dish. Prep time does not include refrigeration."

 

• Ready In: 50mins
• Ingredients: 14
• Serves: 4-8

ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 tablespoons peanut oil or 1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 1⁄4 tablespoons sugar
• 1⁄4 teaspoon india not mexican garam masala
• 1⁄4 teaspoon curry powder
• 1⁄8 teaspoon cayenne
• 1 cup salted peanuts
• 1 (16 ounce) package coleslaw mix
• 2 green onions, thinly sliced
• 1 large tomatoes, diced
• 8 ounces imitation crabmeat (surimi) or 8 ounces crab, roughly shredded
• 1⁄2 cup mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons sugar
• salt and pepper

directions

1. Preheat oven to 300°F.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together oil, sugar, garam masala, curry and cayenne, add peanuts and mix well.
3. Bake on a nonstick cookie sheet 20 minutes, remove and cool on paper towels.
4. Combine cole slaw mix, green onion, tomato and Krab in a large bowl.
5. In a small bowl, whisk together mayo, vinegar and sugar.
6. Pour dressing over cabbage mixture, season with salt and pepper, toss to combine, refrigerate 2 hours or overnight and top with nuts just before serving.

Reviews

[PalatablePastime]

This slaw has a really nice, mellow flavor with the surimi bits in it. The dressing is nicely balanced. The peanuts are a nice idea but are a little too sugary and oily without enough spice. The flavors didn't come through on those like I hoped for. But overall, a nice dish!

 

[ratherbeswimmin]

We had this for dinner last night and it was delightfully different and very delicious. The mild sweetness of the imitation crabmeat went well with the slaw ingredients. The dressing's sweet-tart flavor was a bonus. The spiced nuts were my favorite part and added so much to the flavor and texture of the slaw. This dish reflects a creative use of ingredients and it is something I would serve to guests. Thanks and good luck in the contest.

 

[Merlot]

This is a wonderful and different way to make a slaw!!! We too loved the flavor and texture the spiced nuts gave. A wonderful combination of ingredients that is definitely worth showing off to your guests. Thanks Lorac!!!!

 

[GaylaJ]

We had this for lunch today and it was delicious! I loved the flavor combo of the peanuts---they are so good I think they are worth making just to snack on. I had a problem staying out of them while I was waiting for the slaw to chill. :) Thanks for sharing the recipe!