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)
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.
