By Oinker

Re: Soggy coleslaw
06 Oct 2008 10:14

Everytime I make "traditional" coleslaw, by the time it hits the table there is too much liquid at the bottom. Because of that it doesn't stay creamy. Any tips guys?
Thanks.

Replies

By Cherry Pie

Re: Soggy coleslaw
06 Oct 2008 10:25

I use a thick mayonnaise to bind and only just enought to make it work. I don't mix it until an hour or so before using. and I make sure the white cabbage etc is completely dry before shredding. I find the next day it gets a bit watery, but on the day it is fine.

By Oinker

Re: Soggy coleslaw
06 Oct 2008 10:32

Thanks for that.
I had a thought though, If I put in a teatowel/muslin and squeezed the moisture out, would that work do you think?

By jeni_hope

Re: Soggy coleslaw
06 Oct 2008 10:52

I haven't done this but I wonder if treating the cabbage with salt first to drag out the extra moisture ( like you do with aubergines and courgettes) might help. I tend to do a whole cabbage-worth at a time and want it to last for a few days so I hate it when it goes watery.

By Oinker

Re: Soggy coleslaw
06 Oct 2008 11:14

Hi jeni_hope
It had crossed my mind to do that.
I just wondered about all that salt!
But hey, how much is a cabbage to experiment on :-)
Thanks.

By flo

Re: Soggy coleslaw
06 Oct 2008 11:15

You have to blend the mayo into the cabbage just a few minutes before serving otherwise the mayo extracts the water from the vegetable.

By chutneyqueen of the north

Re: Soggy coleslaw
06 Oct 2008 16:39

Oinker, you could try keeping the cabbage etc in an airtight container in the fridge until you need it and then just adding the mayonnaise at the last minute to the amount you want to use.

By poppy

Re: Soggy coleslaw
06 Oct 2008 18:48

I saw a chef on television recommend you add about half the amount of dressing you think you need when you make cole slaw. Refrigerate until you are ready to serve. Then give it a stir, and adjust the mayo and seasonings as needed. This way the cabbage has time to absorb some of the flavor, but it won't become soggy.

Poppy
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