Salad
Description
A simple dish to prepare. Making the salad will take little time, not counting the waiting period. It can also be made in advance. Store in glass jars, and the salad will stay fresh for a week. Serve chilled.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare the necessary ingredients. Wash and peel the vegetables.
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Step 2
Shred the cabbage into thin strips. Use a knife with a wide blade or a special grater for this purpose.
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Step 3
Slice the onion thinly into half-rings.
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Step 4
In a deep bowl, mix the cabbage with the onion. Add salt and sugar. Stir and lightly knead, rubbing the vegetables together until the cabbage becomes slightly moist. Let it sit for a while.
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Step 5
Slice the carrot, cucumber, and pepper into thin strips.
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Step 6
Add the chopped vegetables, black pepper, and vinegar to the bowl with cabbage.
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Step 7
Mix the vegetables by hand gently, being careful not to crush the peppers and cucumbers. Set aside for 10 minutes. Then taste it; you may need to add salt or sugar. Adjust to taste.
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Step 8
Cover the salad with an inverted lid or plate, place a weight on top, and refrigerate overnight.
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Step 9
The next day, remove the weight. Mix the salad. Heat the vegetable oil until it just starts to smoke, then immediately pour it over the salad. Be careful! Hot oil may splatter when it comes into contact with the moist salad.
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Step 10
Mix the finished salad. You can chill it if desired, or serve it immediately.
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Step 11
The salad is ready.