Curtido

This recipe needs advance preparation!

Curtido is a relish from El Salvador that contains pickled cabbage, onions and carrots

It resembles sauerkraut, for which we also have a recipe and is usually served with pupusas

Ingredients

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• ½ cabbage, shredded finely and blanched in boiling water
• 1 medium onion, sliced
• 1 carrot, finely grated
• ½ red pepper, finely chopped
• White wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• salt to taste

Method

1. In a large wide-mouthed jar, mix all of the ingredients with a wooden spoon
2. Add vinegar to taste and top up with water
3. Refrigerate for 1 week so the ingredients pickle. Leave the cap off and cover with a cloth.
4. Don't seal the jar until fermentation is complete as it may explode!

Serving suggestions

Serve as garnish with cheese pupusas, pupusa de chicharron or cheese and ham quesadillas

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