KFC Ensalada Coleslaw

KFC COLESLAW RECIPE FROM A "TOP SECRET" COOKBOOK

* 8 cups finely diced cabbage (about 1 head)

* 1/4 cup diced carrot

* 2 tablespoons minced onions

* 1/3 cup granulated sugar

* 1/2 teaspoon salt

* 1/8 teaspoon pepper

* 1/4 cup milk

* 1/2 cup mayonnaise

* 1/4 cup buttermilk

* 1 1/2 tablespoons white vinegar

* 2 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice

Directions

Finely dice cabbage and carrots.

Place cabbage and carrot mixture into large bowl and add minced onions.

Using regular blade on food processor, process remaining ingredients until smooth.

Pour over vegetable mixture and mix thoroughly.

Cover bowl and refrigerate several hours or overnight before serving.

Variations on a Theme

Not everyone agrees that this is the correct recipe for KFC Coleslaw.

Here are several variations of the recipe, in no particular order.

VARIATION #1

1 head cabbage, shredded

1/4 cup carrot, finely grated

1 part mayonnaise

2 parts vinegar

1 tsp Sugar

2 Tablespoons green onion, finely minced

salt and pepper to taste

Combine cabbage and carrots.

Mix together mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar and green onion.

Pour over cabbage mixture. Season to taste. Refrigerate

for several hours before serving.

Note: I suspect the author of this recipe meant 2 parts mayo to 1 part vinegar, but I could be wrong.

VARIATION #2

The author claims that tarragon vinegar is the secret

ingredient in authentic KFC cole slaw.

4 1/2 teaspoons tarragon vinegar

6 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil

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