Curtido (El Salvadoran Cabbage Salad)

This El Salvadoran cabbage salad is used as a relish or served with pupusas, which are thick, hand-made tortillas, very common in Latin American cuisine.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 5 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 50 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup water
• 1 carrot, grated
• 2 teaspoons dried oregano
• 1 quart boiling water
• 3 green onions, minced
• 1 cup distilled white vinegar
• ½ head green cabbage, cored and shredded

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine the cabbage and carrot in a large bowl and pour the boiling water over the mixture. Allow the mixture to steep for 5 minutes; drain well. Return the cabbage and carrots to the bowl. Mix in the green onion, vinegar, 1/2 cup of water, and oregano. Toss until all ingredients are combined. Chill for 20 minutes before serving.