Thai Carrot Slaw with Fish Sauce Dressing

Prep: 15 min4 servingsmediumThai
Thai Carrot Slaw with Fish Sauce Dressing

Crisp grated carrots tossed with red pepper, red onion, and beansprouts in a tangy fish sauce and lime dressing. Fresh chilli and coriander add brightness to this quick, vibrant side dish that pairs well with grilled meats or curries.

Ingredients

4 servings
  • 4 large carrots, coarsely grated
  • 1 red pepper, deseeded and finely sliced
  • 1 small red onion, finely sliced
  • 3 ½ oz beansprout
    shredded cabbage1:1neutral

    firmer texture

  • 1 small red chilli, finely chopped
    bird's eye chillireduce qtyspicier heat

    conf:3

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  • 3 tbsp fish sauce
    soy sauce1:1affects umami depthfish-freeadds glutenadds soy

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  • 3 tbsp lime juice
  • 2 tsp superfine sugar
    palm sugar1:1neutral

    slightly deeper caramel notes

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  • coriander, roughly chopped

Instructions

  1. 1

    Combine grated carrots, red pepper, red onion, and beansprouts in a bowl.

  2. 2

    Mix chilli with fish sauce, lime juice, and sugar.

  3. 3

    Pour dressing over the slaw and stir through coriander just before serving.

Tips

Tip 1

Stir in coriander just before serving to preserve its fresh flavour and colour.

Good to Know

Storage

Cover and refrigerate up to 2 days. Dressing may soften vegetables over time.

Make Ahead

Prepare vegetables up to 4 hours ahead and store separately. Make dressing up to 1 day ahead. Combine and add coriander just before serving.

Serve With

Serve at room temperature or chilled as a side with grilled chicken, fish, or Thai curries.

Common Mistakes

Watch

Add coriander too early to avoid wilting and loss of fresh flavour.

Watch

Don't over-dress to avoid a soggy slaw; add dressing gradually and toss to combine.

Substitutions

fish sauce
soy sauce1:1affects umami depthfish-freeadds glutenadds soy

conf:4

Full guide →
caster sugar
palm sugar1:1neutral

slightly deeper caramel notes

Full guide →
red chilli
bird's eye chillireduce qtyspicier heat

conf:3

Full guide →
beansprout
shredded cabbage1:1neutral

firmer texture

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