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Homemade Coleslaw... anyone know the secret

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Fizog · 30/03/2004 12:20

This might be a stupid question BUT some people can make the most fantastic coleslaw that tastes so much better than anything you can buy in a shop.

Does anyone know the secret?

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Marina · 30/03/2004 12:26

Well, ours is considered nice by ds and visitors...if you have a food processor, use a julienne cutter, not a grater. This stops the carrots and cabbage going too mushy. We use Hellmann's mayonnaise with a teaspoon of French mustard added and also chop a bunch of spring onions into the dressing. HTH

Cod · 30/03/2004 12:27

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motherinferior · 30/03/2004 12:53

I use the coarse grater blade - and do a mix of Hellmans and plain yogurt.

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Fizog · 30/03/2004 13:14

Thanks all, will try all methods. Some people just have the knack to make this really light and creamy coleslaw that only comes along every so often. I wondered if maybe they added something to the mayo but perhaps it is just down to the cut of the veg.

I probably sound like a freak don't I, I'm slightly obsessed with this and have been for some time now.

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Cod · 30/03/2004 13:15

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Cod · 30/03/2004 13:16

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Cod · 30/03/2004 13:17

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fio2 · 30/03/2004 13:18

I thought you was supposed to put a third salad cream and 2 thirds mayo, maybe not I just buy it anyway

motherinferior · 30/03/2004 13:21

oh no, not salad cream, vile stuff.

I do think it can be too crunchily chunky, can't it...do let us know your results, please!

fio2 · 30/03/2004 13:24

yes you can cook veg in stock and it does make them tasy. Swede cooked in oxo veg stock is really nice.

You can also caramelize veg which is nice. My dh does this so I dont quite know, but I think you boil then water right down and then add some sugar into it to glaze the veg (carrots usually in our house!)

fio2 · 30/03/2004 13:25

there is nothing wrong with salad cream

kiwisbird · 30/03/2004 13:29

from the chefs mouth
vinegar added to the mayo, and use soured cream too...
If using onion chop very finely a white onion...
I hate coleslaw personally but my chef budy gave me his secret recipe for summer bbq days!

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Fizog · 30/03/2004 13:56

fio2, agree - love salad cream.

Actually whilst we're on salad cream, I once had the most fantastic potato salad at a wedding, it had egg in it and I think spring onion and tasted like it might be part salad cream part mayo... anyone got any ideas if this has a name? or how to make it?

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Crunchie · 30/03/2004 14:27

The mayo does need to be 'watered' down slightly with something otherwise it can be too claggy in the mouth (if that's a word) I use half mayo and half natural yoghurt or fromage frais, a squeeze of lemon juice and some black pepper. Personally I cut down on the dressing rather than add more, and I don't DO onions at all. Mine is usually cabbage/carrot/green or red pepper.

mrsjingles · 30/03/2004 14:46

My fil maked delicious coleslaw, his secret ingrediant is a dollop of apple sauce!

tinyganghq · 02/04/2004 18:16

One crushed garlic clove in home made coleslaw is good too.

Tommy · 02/04/2004 19:00

My Mum puts apple in hers and sultanas - sounds like a puuding but it's really yummy!

Tommy · 02/04/2004 19:00

That should say pudding of course...

beardedlady · 02/04/2004 19:49

Peanuts are good too. I do half Hellmans and half plain yogurt.

maria1665 · 24/05/2009 19:55

Almost any homemade coleslaw tastes a THOUSAND times better than the manufactured stuff, but my favourite recipe uses mayonnaise and yoghurt. You can see it here: www.cookingforgirls.co.uk/recipes/homemade-coleslaw

MaureenMLove · 24/05/2009 20:50

Where the HELL did you manage to find this thread? It started in 2004!

maria1665 · 25/05/2009 12:55

Maureen - if you enter 'homemade coleslaw' on google.co.uk for some odd reason it appears on the first page!

MistyMistletoe · 10/04/2015 10:29

Now the days are getting warmer I'm wanting to make some coleslaw . Any new ideas out there?

Come on fellow MNs I know one of you will have the ultimate recipe :)

Hassled · 10/04/2015 10:34

I cannot recommend this recipe (scroll down a bit) highly enough - part of the Guardian "how to make the perfect..." series.

I like the fact that for 11 years MNers have been striving for the ultimate coleslaw :o

crabb · 10/04/2015 10:38

That Guardian series is ace.