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Cole Slaw for fish tacos

post #1 of 8
4/30/11 at 6:00am
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I am going to be making fish tacos tonight and wanted to use a "tropical" feel cole slaw. My thoughts are some coconut, pineapple, cabbage (most important.. ha, ha), mayonnaise, carrot.. However, I was thinking of replacing the vinegar with a citrus juice like lemon or orange? Anyone out there have a great slaw recipe for this? I'm seeing the recipes all over the map so I'm trying to find one that fits the dish well. Thanks!
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post #2 of 8
4/30/11 at 7:06am

Hello Fl Chef, I would think a person from Florida would make a Mango salsa, with a red cabbage slaw, Chipolte Crema, Guac..................Take care buddy..................

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post #3 of 8
4/30/11 at 7:29am

FLItalian - you are on the right path and Chef BillyB finished it with the mention of mango.  The only thing I would add to your concept is using coconut milk and pineapple juice in your wet mix.  I know you mentioned coconut and pineapple but I think you were referring to solids.

 

My tropical slaw: red cabbage, carrot, mango, mayo, coconut milk, cider vinegar, pineapple juice, nutmeg (sometimes sub raisins for mango) s&p to taste

 

However like Chef BillyB first stated mango salsa.  I use mango, red onion, red bell pepper, jalepeno, cilantro, lime juice, olive oil, and honey.  That makes an awesome fresh dolphin taco topping.

 

Hoff

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post #4 of 8
4/30/11 at 7:58am
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Thanks guys!! Those were the answers I was looking for. I like the idea of the mango. Billy B.. was going to call you but it was too early :)
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post #5 of 8
5/2/11 at 4:08pm
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Just to follow up...

 

I took the best of all of you and made it with red cabbage, chopped fresh mango & pineapple, added golden raisins, carrot shreds and shredded coconut.

 

I took the juice of a lime, some pineapple and orange juice along with a bit of mayo to make the vinaigrette.   It was outstanding; sweet but just right for the fish.  

 

When the wife has seconds JUST of the cole slaw (which she doesn't like BTW), you know you nailed it!!!

 

 

 

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post #6 of 8
5/3/11 at 6:33pm

Hi there, my preference would be a lemon/fennel slaw. You could add some orange zest for more citrus flavour.Kenhttp://www.chopchop.ca


 

 

 

 

 

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post #7 of 8
5/4/11 at 4:43am

Oh yes shaved fennel sounds like a wonderful alternative!

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post #8 of 8
5/20/11 at 2:40pm
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Fennel does sound good to ME.... the wife HATES fennel... so you know which we are NOT using in the recipe lol.gif

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