Wilted Red Cabbage And Bell Pepper Slaw

In a saucepan bring vinegar and water to a boil with sugar, salt, and mustard and simmer, stirring occasionally, 3 minutes. In a large heavy skillet heat oil over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking. Add mustard seeds and saute until they begin to pop. Stir in cabbage and saute, stirring, 1 minute. Add vinegar mixture and simmer vegetables 1 minute. Drain vegetables in a large fine sieve set over a saucepan and transfer them to a bowl. Boil liquid over moderately high heat until reduced to about 3 tablespoons and stir into vegetables. Chill slaw, covered, at least 1 hour or overnight. Serves 4. Gourmet June 1994