Shred the cabbage by hand or using the slicing blade of a food processor (you'll need to chop it a bit by hand still to take care of larger pieces).
Combine the cabbage and remaining vegetables in a large bowl.
Mix the dressing ingredients in a 2-cup measure, adding the hot sauce at the end and tasting to adjust to your taste. Pour over the cabbage mixture and mix well.
Serve with a sprinkling of sesame seeds.
Notes
Thai Slaw Variation: Omit Soy Sauce and sesame oil; add 1 Tb. fish sauce and the juice of one lime. Increase the oil to 1/3 cup. This is especially good made with Napa (Chinese) Cabbage.To make ahead:
Prepare full recipe and hold in the refrigerator for 4-5 hours before serving.
To make a day or more ahead:
Prepare vegetables and dressing, storing separately in the refrigerator and mixing about 30 min. to an hour before serving for best flavor.