This slaw is not only packed with flavour, but is also a powerhouse recipe that feeds our own powerhouse, our stomach. In Eastern medicine the stomach area is known as the solar plexus chakra and is associated with the element of earth and emotions of anxiety and stress. High stress levels can shut down our digestive system so it is important to tune into how stress affects our eating behaviours.
The mind and emotions live within yin energy, which is replenishing. In this belief, emotions and earth are sustained by yin energy. Basic metabolic theory shows us how food and air that we put into the alchemy fire of the stomach can magically transform and lead into the ultimate metaphor for the digestive process that is gold. It is this refinement of foreign materials into highly refined energy that is the essence capable of extending life.
Serves: 4
Preparation time: 20 minutes
Cooking time: 10 minutes
½ bunch kale, stalks removed, finely sliced
½ bunch Tuscan kale, stalks removed and finely sliced
1 handful fresh coriander leaves, finely chopped
1 handful fresh rocket, roughly chopped
½ small red cabbage, finely sliced
1 mango, peeled, pitted and cubed
150 g mixed sprouts
50 g sunflower seeds, toasted
50 g pumpkin seeds, toasted
salt and pepper
Dressing
zest and juice of 2 limes
1 tablespoon liquid aminos
2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon water
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon peeled and grated fresh ginger
½ tablespoon peeled and grated fresh turmeric
6 tablespoons olive oil
salt and pepper
Place all the dressing ingredients into a blender and blend until combined. Season to taste and set aside.
Place the kale, coriander, rocket, cabbage, mango and sprouts into a large salad bowl. Make sure all the greens are finely sliced as you want the texture to be like a slaw. Cover in the salad dressing and toss well using your hands, gently massaging the kale while you do so. Top with sunflower and pumpkin seeds and season to taste.
Enjoy!
-Melissa