Curtido

Name: Curtido
Prep time: 15 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 1/2 teaspoon Dried oregano; 1/2 head cabbage (, finely shredded); 1/2 red onion (, very thinly sliced); 2 carrots (, finely shredded); 1 fresh jalapeño pepper (, sliced (optional)); hot boiling water; salt (, to taste); 1/2 cup white vinegar ((or apple cider vinegar))

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Curtido is an authentic Salvadoran cabbage slaw or relish made with finely shredded cabbage, red onion, carrot, spices, and vinegar.

By: Tastesbetterfromscratch (via Tastesbetterfromscratch)

Last Updated: Mar 1, 2026

Prep: 15 mins

Yields: 8

Ingredients

1/2 teaspoon Dried oregano
1/2 head cabbage (, finely shredded)
1/2 red onion (, very thinly sliced)
2 carrots (, finely shredded)
1 fresh jalapeño pepper (, sliced (optional))
hot boiling water
salt (, to taste)
1/2 cup white vinegar ((or apple cider vinegar))

Instructions

Bring 4 cups of water to a boil.
Place cabbage in a fine mesh strainer. Very slowly pour boiling water over the cabbage. Rinse with cold water. Drain well, pressing out as much water as possible.