Curtido Recipe / How to Make Curtido for Pupusas

vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: white vinegar

Apple cider vinegar adds a fruity flavor while maintaining acidity.

jalapeño

🥗Healthier: bell pepper

💰Cheaper: banana pepper

Bell pepper is milder and more accessible.

cabbage

🥗Healthier: savoy cabbage

💰Cheaper: green cabbage

Savoy cabbage has a tender texture and is often more affordable.

oregano

🥗Healthier: fresh herbs

💰Cheaper: dried thyme

Fresh herbs provide a vibrant flavor, while dried thyme is more economical.

Slice the cabbage in half and remove the root.

Massage the cabbage with salt to wilt it.

Cut the onion into long thin slices and add half to the cabbage.

Grate 1 to 2 carrots and add to the mixture.

Add black pepper and white vinegar to taste.

Mix all ingredients together thoroughly.

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