Salvadoran Curtido
Total time1 hr 15 min
Prep time15 min
Cook time0 min
4.7(6)
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6 servings
- ½ medium head green cabbage (about 4 cups shredded)
- 1 tsp salt, plus more to taste
- 2 medium carrots, peeled and grated
- ½ small white onion, thinly sliced into half-moons
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes
- ½ cup white vinegar
- ½ cup boiling water
Instructions
- 1
Place the shredded cabbage in a colander set over the sink. Sprinkle with 1 tsp salt, toss to coat, and let stand for 10 minutes until slightly wilted and some liquid has released.
- 2
Rinse the cabbage under cold water, then squeeze firmly with your hands to remove as much liquid as possible. Transfer to a large mixing bowl.
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