Curtido y Salsa para pupusas - Estilo Salvadoreño

jalapeño

🥗Healthier: bell pepper

💰Cheaper: banana pepper

Bell pepper offers a milder flavor, while banana pepper is often more affordable.

vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: white vinegar

Apple cider vinegar is often considered healthier, while white vinegar is usually less expensive.

cilantro

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: green onion

Parsley can provide a similar fresh flavor, while green onion is typically cheaper.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Honey is a natural sweetener, while agave syrup is often less expensive.

Boil 4 to 5 cups of water in a pot.

Cut 1/2 cabbage into thin strips.

Add the boiling water to the cabbage to clean and soften it slightly, letting it sit for 4 minutes.

Scrape 2 carrots and reserve the third for decoration.

Slice the onion into thin rings.

Add the onion, scraped carrots, oregano, salt, and vinegar mixed with water to the cabbage.

Mix well to combine all ingredients and add 2 bay leaves for flavor.

Set the curtido aside to rest until serving.

Chop 7 clean tomatoes into large pieces.

If desired, chop jalapeño or preferred chili to add to the salsa.

Slice the onion and garlic for the salsa.

In a skillet, add a little oil to sauté the ingredients.

Add oregano, salt, and 1 tablespoon of chicken bouillon to the skillet.

Mix well and sauté until cooked.

Let the mixture cool before blending.

Add 1 cup of water to the mixture if you want a thinner salsa.

Blend until all ingredients are well combined and no chunks remain.

Taste the salsa and adjust seasoning if necessary.

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