slaw

/slɔ:/

Thân thiện

A chef tosses a bowl of fresh slaw with a large spoon.

Definition

Noun: * A salad made primarily of finely shredded raw cabbage, often mixed with other shredded vegetables and dressed with mayonnaise or a vinaigrette. It is a shortened form of "coleslaw."

Usage

"Slaw" is an uncountable noun. It refers to the prepared dish as a whole, not to individual pieces. It is commonly served as a side dish, especially with barbecued or fried foods, or as a topping on sandwiches and tacos.

Examples

• Noun:
  • Would you like some slaw with your pulled pork sandwich?
  • This recipe for vinegar-based slaw is lighter than the creamy version.
  • He made a colorful slaw with red cabbage, carrots, and a lime dressing.

Advanced Usage

• "Dressed slaw" vs. "undressed slaw": In culinary contexts, "dressed slaw" means the cabbage mixture has already been combined with its sauce or dressing. "Undressed slaw" refers to the pre-shredded vegetables before the dressing is added, often sold in bags for convenience.
  • For the picnic, pack the undressed slaw and the dressing separately to keep it crisp.

Variants and Related Words

• Coleslaw (n): The full, more formal term for "slaw." It derives from the Dutch word , meaning "cabbage salad."
  • The restaurant's signature dish is its classic coleslaw.
• Compound words specifying type:
  • Cabbage slaw: Emphasizes the primary ingredient.
  • Carrot slaw: A variation where shredded carrots are the main ingredient instead of cabbage.
  • Broccoli slaw: A version made with shredded broccoli stems and sometimes other vegetables.

Synonyms

• Cabbage salad: A more descriptive, general term.
• Cole slaw: An alternative spelling of "coleslaw."

Related Phrases

• To toss a slaw: To mix the shredded vegetables with the dressing.
  • Just before serving, toss the slaw with the mayonnaise mixture.

Học thuật

Noun

1. basically shredded cabbage

Từ đồng nghĩa

• coleslaw