In Your Face Chipotle Slaw

Total Time: 55 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 3 cups shredded cabbage (can also use savoy)
• 3 cups shredded red cabbage
• 1/2 cup shredded carrot
• 1/2 cup cilantro leaf, chopped
• 1 ounce dried chipotle chile, stems removed
• 1 ounce ancho chili, stems removed (mulatto or chimayo chili can be substituted)
• 1/2 teaspoon achiote paste (or powder)
• 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon onion, diced
• 1/3 cup tomato paste
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 tablespoon mexican unrefined unbleached cane sugar, grated (known as piloncillo)
• 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1/4 cup olive oil

Recipe

• 1 note: the original sweet chipotle dressing is posted here on recipezaar: sweet chipotle dressing. i manipulated the recipe a bit and posted my own version.
• 2 soak the dried chili peppers until softened. combine the chilis with the remaining dressing ingredients and blend well.
• 3 in large, non-reactive bowl combine both cabbage varieties and the 3/4 cup of the prepared chipotle dressing. toss well. garnish with cilantro sprigs.
• 4 refrigerate at least 1 hour. keep chilled until served.