El Salvador ColeSlaw without Mayonnaise (Curtido) - Salvadoran street food recipe

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 500g of cabbage thinly.

Chop the medium-sized carrot.

Chop up one or two onions.

Wash the chopped vegetables with water and remove all moisture.

Add 2 tablespoons of oregano to the vegetables.

Boil 2 cups of water, 2 cups of vinegar, and salt.

Add garlic, pepper, and lemon juice while boiling the water.

Pour the boiling water into the vegetables and mix.

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