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Salvadoran Curtido Recipe

Salvadoran Curtido Recipe

I want to tell you about a tasty Salvadoran Curtido recipe. This dish comes from a country called El Salvador.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Salvadoran
Keyword: Salvadoran Curtido Recipe
Servings: 8 Servings
Calories: 24 kcal
Salvadoran Curtido Recipe

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Cutting board and knife
  • Quart-sized mason jars or other airtight containers

Ingredients

  • 1 medium head cabbage, shredded
  • 1 medium carrot, shredded
  • 1/2 medium onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 tsp. dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 tsp. black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded cabbage, shredded carrot, and thinly sliced onion.
  • In a separate small mixing bowl, whisk together the apple cider vinegar, water, dried oregano, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using).
  • Pour the vinegar mixture over the cabbage mixture and toss to combine, making sure all the vegetables are coated in the dressing.
  • Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
  • Serve cold as a side dish with your favorite Salvadoran meals.

Notes

Tip and Tricks

Use a Mandoline or food processor to shred the cabbage quickly and evenly.
To save time, chop the vegetables and mix the dressing ahead of time and store them in the refrigerator until you are ready to assemble the Curtido.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 24kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Sodium: 159mg | Potassium: 141mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g
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