Curtido (El Salvadoran Cabbage Salad) Recipe
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Curtido (El Salvadoran Cabbage Salad)

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"Curtido is a salad made out of cabbage and served with El Salvadoran pupusas. Stuff cooked pupusas with the curtido for a delicious treat!"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.6 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (9)

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Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
5 Min
Ready In:
45 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 3 cups
 

Ingredients

  • 1/2 head green cabbage, cored and shredded
  • 1 carrot, grated
  • 1 quart boiling water
  • 3 green onions, minced
  • 1 cup distilled white vinegar
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano

Directions

  1. Combine the cabbage and carrot in a large bowl and pour the boiling water over the mixture. Allow the mixture to steep for 5 minutes; drain well. Return the cabbage and carrots to the bowl. Mix in the green onion, vinegar, 1/2 cup of water, and oregano. Toss until all ingredients are combined. Chill for 20 minutes before serving.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 50 | Total Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 0mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 1, 2008 by T.L   view full review
The recipe is fine, but the description is not accurate. Curtido does not go inside of...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 17, 2011 by June Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
A excellent recipe I love curtido so yummy with the papusa's. I did use Mexican Oregano as it...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 28, 2009 by LatinaCook Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I agree with T.L. Curtido doesn't go inside the pupusas. It is served on the side. I like to...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 20, 2009 by PAMELA D.   view full review
I skipped the oregano and added a minced jalapeno. The kids didn't touch it but that just...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 25, 2011 by mnbrogers   view full review
I made this specifically for Pupusas. Alone, I am not a big fan but, pair it with pupusas and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 4, 2012 by AshleyKR   view full review
Deliciously simple! I love this recipe, but I always add a fresh pureed tomato, too, right...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 30, 2011 by kristy   view full review
This was excellent with fish tacos but it makes me wish we had a place around here to get...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 23, 2010 by dolcerella   view full review
Pretty good recipe, I add less vinegar for personal taste and add a pinch of salt and pepper....
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 24, 2011 by Amybobamy   view full review
This was delicious, my only comment is that if you are using Mexican oregano, I recommend you...

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