Pickled Gochujang Coleslaw

This slaw's got crunch with a kick. Tri-colored cabbage gets a flavor upgrade from garlic, tangy rice vinegar, a touch of brown sugar, and a hit of gochujang. It's sweet, spicy, and slightly pickled — the perfect cool, crisp contrast to savory Korean BBQ tacos.

Prep Time 5 minutes
Servings 6 servings

Ingredients

  • 3 cups tri-colored coleslaw vegetables
  • 3 garlic cloves, crushed
  • ⅓ cup rice vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 Tbsp gochujang (Korean chile paste, sub sriracha if needed)

Directions

  1. Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl.
  2. Allow to sit for 30 minutes, then serve with Korean BBQ tacos.

Nutrition Facts Per serving

Per ½ cup: 30 calories, 1g protein, 6g carbohydrates, 0g fat, 1g fiber

Serving Suggestions

Serve alongside Korean BBQ Tacos.

About the Author

Megan Lautz, MS, RD, CSCS, TSAC-F is a Registered Dietitian and coach who specializes in firefighter nutrition. Megan's mission is to help firefighters perform better, recover faster, and enjoy long healthy retirements. Megan is the owner of RescueRD LLC, which provides nutrition seminars and coaching for tactical athletes across the country. Check out @Rescue.RD on Facebook and Instagram.

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