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Red cabbage salad like in the GDR times

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Ingredients for 8 servings:

  • 1 red cabbage
  • 1 shot of herbal vinegar
  • 1 lemon(s), the juice
  • salt and pepper
  • Sugar or sweetener

Instructions

Working time approx. 20 minutes; Rest time approx. 5 hours; Total time approx. 5 hours 20 minutes

Raw food – easy to prepare

Anyone who remembers it will know that this salad was always a hit at East German raw vegetable buffets, alongside white cabbage salad. Grate the red cabbage relatively finely and toss with 1 teaspoon of salt. Wait 5 minutes, then knead the cabbage thoroughly for at least 5 minutes. This is important to give the salad the right consistency. Add the herb vinegar, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and sugar. It’s important to let the salad marinate in the refrigerator for a few hours. Then season again to taste. It keeps relatively well in the refrigerator.

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Written by John Myers

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