Asian Hot and Sour Slaw

4 to 6 Servings

1 14- or 16-ounce bag shredded coleslaw

1 10-ounce bag shredded carrots

1 tablespoons olive or canola oil

¾  teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

2 tablespoons chopped fresh ginger

1 medium red pepper, cored, seeded, and cut into dice

2 tablespoons rice wine or sake

Hot and Sour Dressing, combine in a small bowl:

¼ cup soy sauce

¼ teaspoon salt

3 tablespoons sugar

2 tablespoons Chinese black vinegar or Worcestershire sauce

1. Heat a wok or a heavy skillet with the olive or canola and sesame oil until hot, but not smoking. Add the red pepper flakes and ginger, and stir-fry until fragrant, about 10 seconds. Add the diced red pepper and toss lightly over high heat. Add the coleslaw and carrots, and toss lightly. Add the rice wine, stir, and cover. Cook over medium-high heat for a minute or two. Uncover and add the pre-mixed Dressing. Toss lightly for a minute and remove to a serving bowl. Serve hot, room temperature, or cold.