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    El Salvador Curtido (Cabbage Slaw)

    May 28, 2015 By Darlene at International Cuisine

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    A jar full of El Salvador curtido.

    El Salvador curtido or cabbage slaw is easy to make and a must to serve with the national dish called pupusa.  The longer the flavors meld together in the vinegar the better, so you can easily make this a few days ahead.  The oregano adds a unique flavor that is delicious.

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    El Salvador Curtido (Cabbage Slaw)

    A lovely slaw that you can make days ahead and always served with the national dish pupusa.
    Course Side Dish
    Cuisine El Salvador
    Prep Time 30 minutes
    Cook Time 5 minutes
    Total Time 35 minutes
    Servings 4
    Calories 53kcal
    Author International Cuisine

    Ingredients

    • 1/2 head cabbage shredded thinly
    • 1 carrot grated
    • 3 green onions minced
    • 1 quart boiling water
    • 1 cup white vinegar
    • 1/2 cup water
    • 2 teaspoons oregano
    • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional

    Instructions

    • In a large bowl, put in the cabbage and carrots.
    • Pour over the boiling water and let steep for 5 minutes.
    • drain thoroughly
    • add in the minced green onions, water, vinegar , oregano and red pepper flakes if using and mix all together.
    • Refrigerate for about 20 minutes or until chilled.
    • This recipe gets better with time, you can easily make this a few days ahead of time.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 53kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 44mg | Potassium: 289mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 2914IU | Vitamin C: 44mg | Calcium: 77mg | Iron: 1mg

     

     

    More El Salvador

    • El Salvador Pupusa (masa cake)
    • El Salvador Salsa Roja (Red Sauce)
    • El Salvador Flor de Izote (yucca flower with eggs)
    • El Salvador Refried Beans
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