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Curtido
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Curtido

This Curtido recipe pairs perfectly with Venison Pupusas
Prep Time10 minutes
Marinating Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 10 minutes
Course: Salad, Side Dish, Slaw
Cuisine: El Salvadorian
Keyword: Coleslaw, El Salvador, Slaw
Servings: 1 large bowl
Author: Sophie May

Ingredients

  • 1 C water
  • 1/4 C white vinegar
  • 1.5 T salt
  • 3 C shredded cabbage mix with carrots a coleslaw starter bag from the store works perfectly
  • 2 green onions whites AND greens chopped
  • 1/2 T Mexican oregano
  • 1 jalapeño sliced or chopped depending on your preference; remove seeds to reduce heat if you like

Instructions

  • Bring the water, vinegar, and salt to a boil.
  • Place remaining ingredients in a bowl that will fit all ingredients and in your fridge.
  • Once liquid mixture is boiling, cover the vegetables in the bowl. Stir to combine. Cover and let marinate in the fridge.*

Notes

*When making the pupusas, I make the salsa first and then this so they can both be flavoring up and cooling in the fridge while I make the pupusas.