Spicy Cabbage Slaw with Cilantro Dressing
1/4 cup rice vinegar
2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon grated peeled ginger
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 fresh serrano chile, finely chopped, with seeds – can substitute jalapeno or a milder hot pepper
1 small head cabbage (1 ½ lb.), cored and cut crosswise into 1/2-inch slices
1 bunch scallions, sliced
1/2 cup coarsely chopped cilantro
Whisk together vinegar, sugar, ginger, oil, chile, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Add remaining ingredients and toss well. Let stand 10 minutes, tossing occasionally.