HOW TO MAKE CURTIDO | HOW TO COOK CABBAGE SLAW | CABBAGE COLESLAW | GUATEMALAN CURTIDO RECIPE (PT 1)

cabbage

🥗Healthier: savoy cabbage

💰Cheaper: green cabbage

Savoy cabbage offers a similar texture with a slightly sweeter flavor.

vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: white vinegar

Apple cider vinegar adds a fruity note while being widely available.

jalapeño

🥗Healthier: bell pepper

💰Cheaper: banana pepper

Bell pepper provides crunch without the heat, making it accessible for all.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: citric acid

Lemon juice can be a cost-effective substitute with a similar acidity.

Prepare the vegetables by trimming the string beans, peeling and chopping the carrots and beets, and shredding the cabbage.

Slice the white and red onions thinly and mince the garlic.

Chop the red bell peppers into small pieces.

In a large bowl, combine all the prepared vegetables.

In a separate bowl, mix together the bay leaves, black pepper, thyme powder, oregano, red wine vinegar, salt, juice from the lemon, and olive oil to create the vinaigrette.

Pour the vinaigrette over the vegetable mixture and toss to coat evenly.

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