Coleslaw in Chinese-Style Dressing

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 teaspoons sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon chili oil, or to taste
• 2 teaspoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons Chinkiang or rice vinegar, or to taste
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1/2 head of cabbage, thinly cut or shredded
• 1 medium carrot, grated on the large holes of a box grater
• 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds, optional
• 1/4 cup thinly sliced scallions, optional
• 1/4 cup minced cilantro leaves, optional

Directions

Whisk the olive oil, sesame oil, chili oil, soy sauce, vinegar, and sugar in a large bowl until the dressing looks blended. Add the cabbage and carrots, then toss until everything is coated. Taste and tweak the dressing as needed. Finish with sesame seeds, scallions, and cilantro, if you like. You can dress the coleslaw up to 1 hour ahead.