How To Make Curtido (El Salvadoran Cabbage Salad)

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Preparation: 15 minutes

Cooking: 0 minutes

Total: 15 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

4 cups shredded cabbage
1 carrot, shredded
1/2 onion, thinly sliced
2 jalapenos, seeded and minced
1/4 cup white vinegar
1/4 cup water
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

In a large bowl, combine the shredded cabbage, carrot, onion, and jalapenos.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the white vinegar, water, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper.
Pour the vinegar mixture over the cabbage mixture and toss well to combine.
Let the curtido sit at room temperature for at least 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Serve as a side dish with your favorite Latin American meals.