Recipe of the Week: Summer Cabbage & Peanut Slaw with Lime & Chili Dressing
There’s something special about harvesting a cabbage in early July. They’re crisp, tight, and full of that fresh‑from‑the‑plot sweetness you just don’t get from shop‑bought ones. With the heatwave still rumbling on, I wanted a recipe that celebrates that crunch without turning the kitchen into a sauna. This Summer Cabbage & Peanut Slaw has become a favourite here — bright, cooling, and ready in minutes. A Quick Allotment Story I picked this week’s cabbage early in the morning, before the sun had really taken hold. The outer leaves were still cool to the touch, and as I carried it home I knew exactly what it was destined for: something raw, crisp, and refreshing. Heatwave cooking needs to be simple, and this slaw ticks every box. Ingredients For the Slaw 1 medium cabbage, finely shredded 2 carrots, grated or julienned 1 small red onion or a few spring onions Handful fresh coriander or parsley 1 red chili, finely sliced (optional) 50g roasted...