Curtido (El Salvadoran Cabbage Salad)
Curtido is a cabbage-based salad traditionally served alongside El Salvadoran pupusas. For a delectable treat, stuff the cooked pupusas with curtido and enjoy the delightful combination of flavors!
Ingredients
- ½ head green cabbage, cored and shredded
- 1 carrot, grated
- 1 quart boiling water
- 3 green onions, minced
- 1 cup distilled white vinegar
- ½ cup water
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
Instructions
- 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.
Nutrition
Calories: 50kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 2gSodium: 47mgPotassium: 346mgSugar: 6gVitamin C: 57mgCalcium: 92mgIron: 1mg
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