CurtidoSalvadoran Pickled Cabbage Slaw

Name: Curtido (Salvadoran Pickled Cabbage Slaw)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: El Salvador
Ingredients: 500 g Green Cabbage (thinly shredded); 120 g Carrot (julienne); 80 g Onion (thinly sliced); 120 ml Distilled White Vinegar; 180 ml Water; 3 g Dried Oregano (crushed); 10 g Salt

This lightly pickled cabbage slaw is bright, crunchy, and gently aromatic with oregano. It is the classic sharp, refreshing companion to rich Salvadoran griddled and fried foods.

Prep

15m

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Nutrition

Per serving

39kcal

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Ingredients

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Slaw

500g
Green Cabbage (thinly shredded)
120g
Carrot (julienne)
80g
Onion (thinly sliced)

Brine

120ml
Distilled White Vinegar
180ml
Water
3g
Dried Oregano (crushed)
10g
Salt

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Method

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4 steps

01
Bring the water just to a boil, then remove it from the heat and stir in the salt, distilled white vinegar, and dried oregano. Let it cool until no longer hot.
02
Place the green cabbage, carrot, and onion in a large bowl and toss them together.
03
Pour the cooled brine over the vegetables and mix well so everything is evenly coated.
04
Let the slaw stand until slightly softened, then chill until crisp and lightly pickled before serving.

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