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Curtido Recipe (El Salvador Cabbage Salad)

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Curtido

Cultural Context

Curtido is a traditional Salvadoran condiment, often served alongside pupusas. This tangy slaw adds a refreshing crunch and balances the richness of the dishes it accompanies. In recent years, curtido has gained popularity beyond El Salvador, becoming a beloved topping for various Latin American meals.

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6 servings
Servings4
1 medium head red or green cabbage, sliced thinly
2 medium carrots, shredded
1 small red or white onion, sliced thinly
1/2 cup white vinegar (or pineapple vinegar)
1/2 cup water
1 tsp. oregano
1 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
salt to taste
4 cups boiling water for blanching
1

Thinly slice the cabbage and onion.

2

Shred the carrots.

3

Place in a large heat proof bowl and pour the boiling water overtop to blanch - 5 minutes.

4

Meanwhile mix the remaining ingredients in a small heat proof bowl.

5

Heat vinegar mixture in microwave for 1 minute.

6

Drain cabbage, carrot, onion mixture.

7

Stir vinegar mixture into cabbage mixture.

8

Move to an airtight container, and store in the fridge.

Equipment Needed

large heat proof bowlsmall heat proof bowlmicrowaveairtight container

Dietary

veganplant-basedgluten-free

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