cabbage and onion salad (vegan)

alteRecipes.com recipe
derived from
Jeffrey Alford & Naomi Duguid's
napa and red onion salad
Beyond the Great Wall, pp. 86-87

1. cabbage 2 cups,
shredded by food processor
2. red onion medium, sliced thin
3. roasted sesame oil 2 teaspoons
  minced ginger 1 Tablespoon
  rice vinegar 1 Tablespoon
  soy sauce 1 Tablespoon

1. Place the shredded cabbage in a large bowl and cover it with boiling water. Let it sit for just long enough to begin to lose its crunch (about 1-2 minutes) and then drain it thoroughly and put it back into the bowl.

2. Stir in the onion slices.

3. Mix all the ingredients for the dressing in a small bowl and then use it to dress the cabbage and onion mixture.