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    Home » Salads, Sides & Dips

    Spicy Korean Coleslaw

    Published: Jul 8, 2021 · Modified: Jun 21, 2025 by Zimmy · This post may contain Amazon and other affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    If you like the flavour profile of Kimchi, you’re going to love this quick and easy Spicy Korean Coleslaw!

    A bowl of spicy Korean coleslaw.
    Spicy Korean Coleslaw

    This coleslaw is the perfect side for any Korean-inspired meal like my Korean-Style Barbecue Beef Short Rib Lettuce Wraps, or even as a topping for burgers or sandwiches.

    A Korean-Style Barbecue Beef Short Rib Lettuce Wraps spread on a board with coleslaw, salad, grilled mushrooms and kimchi.

    It is also a fun way to switch up your usual coleslaw and add some new and exciting flavours to your menu. Your taste buds and your guests will thank you!

    Spicy Korean Coleslaw Ingredients

    • Cabbage
    • Carrots
    • Jalapeño
    • Fine sea salt
    • Green onions
    • Perilla leaves, optional
    • Korean chili flakes
    • Rice vinegar
    • Low sodium soy sauce
    • Raw sugar
    • Lime juice
    • Sesame oil
    • Toasted sesame seeds
    • Garlic

    See recipe card for quantities.

    Instructions for this spicy slaw recipe

    Mix dressing ingredients together in a bowl.

    Add the slaw ingredients into a large bowl, pour over dressing and toss to combine.

    Garnish with green onion, perilla leaves and serve.

    This should only about 10 minutes to make, it’s that easy!

    Pairing

    These are my favorite dishes to serve with Spicy Korean Coleslaw:

    • A Korean-Style Barbecue Beef Short Rib Lettuce Wraps spread on a board with coleslaw, salad, grilled mushrooms and kimchi.
      Korean BBQ Beef Short Ribs Wraps
    • A top down image of a Korean Green Salad with ribbons of cucumbers, slices of Asian pears, onions lettuce, onions and sprinkled with sesame seeds.
      Korean Green Salad
    • A platter of Grilled Chicken Wings & Drums with a spicy Korean BBQ Sauce
      Korean Barbecue Wings (& Drums)

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    If you get the chance to try this recipe, please drop back and leave us a comment and rating. We would love to know what you think.

    Cheers! James & Elaine

    📖 Recipe

    A bowl of spicy Korean coleslaw.

    Spicy Korean Coleslaw

    If you like the flavour profile of Kimchi, you’re going to love this Spicy Korean Coleslaw! My quick and easy coleslaw is the perfect side for any Korean-inspired meal like my Korean-Style Barbecue Beef Short Rib Lettuce Wraps, or even as a topping for burgers or sandwiches.
    It is also a fun way to switch up your usual coleslaw and add some new and exciting flavours to your menu. Your taste buds and your guests will thank you!
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 0 minutes mins
    Total Time 10 minutes mins
    Course Dressing, Salad
    Cuisine Korean
    Servings 4 People

    Ingredients
      

    Slaw

    • 300 g green cabbage cored and thinly sliced
    • 80 g carrots julienned
    • 1 jalapeño seeds removed and thinly sliced
    • fine sea salt

    Dressing

    • 2 tablespoon Korean chili flakes
    • 2 tablespoon rice vinegar
    • 2 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce
    • 1 tablespoon raw sugar
    • 1 tablespoon lime juice
    • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
    • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
    • 1 teaspoon minced garlic

    Garnish

    • 3 stalks green onion thinly sliced (white and light green)
    • 6 perilla leaves thinly sliced (optional)

    Instructions
     

    • Mix dressing ingredients together in a bowl.
    • Add the slaw ingredients into a large bowl, pour over dressing and toss to combine.
    • Garnish with green onion, perilla leaves and serve.
    Keyword spicy korean cabbage, spicy korean carrot salad, spicy korean dishes, spicy korean foods
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