For a speedier, cheaper, and neater option, try shredding your cabbage with a mandoline slicer ... As long as you use a safety guard to protect your fingers, you can easily shred a whole cabbage ...

Quarter the cabbage and cut out the hard core. Using a sharp knife or mandolin, shred finely and place in a large bowl. Trim and halve the fennel lengthwise and finely slice crosswise. Add to the ...