A recipe that keeps kids busy is always a good thing. This Slaw offers endless amounts of chopping, peeling, grating and using some of our favorite tools: the “spiralizer” which creates endless strains of vegetables that make terrific noodles or can be add raw to all kinds of salads, and of course a Mortar and Pestle, the ancient old gadget that is still very relevant in todays kitchen. We have spiraled the Beets, Green Apple and Carrot for this “everything but the kitchen sink” kind of salad. As always, if they make it , they eat it!!

Soy Sesame Slaw

2 quarts

Ingredients

4 cups Green and Purple Brussel Sprouts

1 Beet

1 Green Apple

1 Carrot

1/4 cup Sesame Seeds

1 clove Garlic

2 Tablespoons Fresh Ginger Root

1/2 cup Soy Sauce

2 Tablespoons Sesame Oil

1/3 cup Brown Sugar

2 Clementine’s (juiced)

 

 

Instructions

Either slice the Brussel Sprouts thinly or peel each leaf off like a head of lettuce. (This takes time)

“Spiralize” your Beet, Green Apple and Carrot with the skin on. Place in a large bowl.

For the Dressing:

Using a Mortar and Pestle grind the Sesame Seeds until they form a paste. Place in a smaller bowl.

Grate the Garlic and Ginger Root and add to the Sesame Seeds.

Add the Soy Sauce, Sesame Oil, Brown Sugar and Clementine Juice. Stir well to combine.

Toss the dressing with the Vegetables until well combined.

 

 

 

 

 

Notes

Always taste and add more or less sweetness or salty based on your preference. Such a terrific way of using so many different kitchen tools. It is one of the best ways of refining those small motor skills. Never rush the process let the kids enjoy themselves and experiment. Remember some of these tools are sharp, (grater, spiralizer) so take care to stay close to your little chefs with a watchful eye.