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Can this be rescued? - chef_Tab - 01-15-2009 I am making fish tacos tonight and foolishly decided to make my own slaw dressing. I used vinegar, lime juice, evoo, and cilantro. It is far too tart, and normally I can drink vinegar from the bottle. Can I save this by adding something? Would maple syrup be too weird? Re: Can this be rescued? - Roxanne 21 - 01-15-2009 How bout some plain old sugar and a bit of chili sauce? The lime juice is your problem child there.... Re: Can this be rescued? - chef_Tab - 01-15-2009 can I just sprinkle the sugar onto the slaw? I noticed most recipes have you cook the dressing first, I imagine to disolve the sugar. Re: Can this be rescued? - bjcotton - 01-15-2009 Here's you a really good Cole slaw. It can be a little spicy depending on how much cayenne you put in the Jerk Seasoning, Dry. * Exported from MasterCook * Jamaican Cole Slaw Recipe By :Helen Willinsky Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00 Categories : Salads-Slaws-Dressings Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 4 cups shredded cabbage 3/4 cup shredded carrots 1/2 cup chopped nuts -- optional 1/2 cup mayonnaise 2 tablespoons sugar 1 tablespoon cider vinegar 2 tablespoons Dry Jerk Seasoning Dry Jerk Seasoning Combine the cabbage, carrots, and nuts in a large bowl; set aside. Mix together the mayonnaise, sugar, vinegar, and seasoning. Spoon over cabbage mixture. Toss well. Cover and chill before serving. Source: "JERK Barbecue From Jamaica" - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - * Exported from MasterCook * Jerk Seasoning, Dry Recipe By :Bill Cotton Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00 Categories : Marinades-Seasonings-Rubs Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 1 tablespoon onion flakes 1 tablespoon onion powder 2 teaspoons ground thyme 2 teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon ground allspice 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 2 teaspoons sugar 1 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper 2 teaspoons dried chives Mix together all ingredients. Store in a tightly closed glass jar. It will keep its pungency for over a month. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Re: Can this be rescued? - chef_Tab - 01-15-2009 Thanks, Roxanne! I added just a tablespoon of sugar and it is wonderful now. Phew. I did not want to throw the whole thing out at this point. Thanks for the coleslaw recipe, Billy. I have it copied now, but for today I had to doctor up the mess I made earlier. Waste not and all. Re: Can this be rescued? - HomeCulinarian - 01-15-2009 I was going to say add some simple syrup, but you've solved it already. Re: Can this be rescued? - labradors - 01-15-2009 Baking soda may also help, if the problem is that the lime juice made the mixture too acidic. Only try a little, at first (don't forget it will foam), and probably try it on a small sample, rather than in the whole recipe. That way, you can judge if the baking soda is helping in the way you would like. As for Jerk - here's a wonderful recipe I have used (not dry, though): Quote:(Source: Jamaicans.com) Re: Can this be rescued? - foodfiend - 01-15-2009 Quote: Coleslaw dressing is usually a sweet & sour one, so you definitely needed sweet in this (honey, since your other "sour" was lime juice, would have worked as well). You must try BJ's Jamaican coleslaw recipe! I made it for a party last summer. I always make tons of food, but only a few spoonfuls of this were left over. Re: Can this be rescued? - Harborwitch - 01-15-2009 Sometimes you can just add shredded carrots to a slaw like that and they will sweeten it up nicely. Sounds wonderful though. Re: Can this be rescued? - bjcotton - 01-16-2009 Now who in the world did I give my Jamaican Jerk cookbook to? Can't remember, but the coleslaw and the Dry Jerk Seasoning is from that book. I have a Jerk Rub and a Jerk Marinade (I think) if someone wants them. |