Curtido Recipe

Spice up your pupusa game with this vibrant Salvadoran curtido! This tangy, crunchy coleslaw-like condiment is incredibly easy to make and adds the perfect contrasting flavor to your favorite pupusas. Learn how to make this authentic recipe in just 140 minutes, and impress your friends and family with a taste of El Salvador.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 140 mins
Calories 59.9 kcal
Protein 4g
Rating 3.8 (5 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Curtido

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How to Make Curtido

  1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add 1 medium head of cabbage and blanch for no more than 1 minute. Immediately transfer the cabbage to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process.
  2. Drain the cabbage thoroughly and roughly chop it.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the chopped cabbage with:
  4. 1 cup grated carrots
  5. 1/2 cup thinly sliced white onion
  6. 1-2 teaspoons cayenne pepper (adjust to your spice preference)
  7. 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  8. 1/4 cup olive oil
  9. 2 teaspoons salt
  10. 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  11. 1 cup white vinegar
  12. 1/2 cup water
  13. Mix everything thoroughly to combine.
  14. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to meld. The longer it sits, the better it tastes!
  15. Serve chilled alongside your favorite pupusas. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

17 g

Sugar

29g

Fat

0g

Carbs

4g