---
title: "El Salvador – Authentic Vegan Flavors from the Heart of Central America  - IVU - International Vegetarian Union"
description: "Discover authentic vegan recipes from El Salvador, including pupusas, curtido, and traditional plant-based dishes at the Vegan Food Academy"
url: "https://ivu.org/vegan-recipes-around-the-world/vegan-food-academy/front-page.html?category_id=138"
date: "2026-11-05T23:50:00+00:00"
language: "en-GB"
---

[ Vegan Recipes ](#2)

#  [ El Salvador ](#0)

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Discover the vibrant flavors of El Salvador with delicious plant-based recipes that celebrate the country's rich culinary heritage. From golden, handmade **pupusas** filled with savory beans and vegan cheese to refreshing **curtido**, traditional tomato salsa, hearty stews, and tropical specialties, Salvadoran cuisine offers an irresistible combination of comforting textures, fresh ingredients, and bold flavors.

Explore how traditional Salvadoran dishes can be prepared entirely vegan while preserving their authentic character. With simple ingredients such as corn, beans, plantains, cassava, and fresh vegetables, every recipe brings the warmth and diversity of Central American cooking to your kitchen.

**Experience the taste of El Salvador – 100% plant-based, full of tradition, and bursting with flavor!**

 [ All Recipes ](https://ivu.org/vegan-recipes-around-the-world/vegan-food-academy/front-page.html)

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## Salvadorean Rice

![](https://ivu.org/images/yootheme/icon-clock-small.svg)40 mins

 ](https://ivu.org/vegan-recipes-around-the-world/vegan-food-academy/front-page/item/salvadorean-rice.html)

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## Chimol (Salvadoran Radish Salsa)

![](https://ivu.org/images/yootheme/icon-clock-small.svg)15 mins

 ](https://ivu.org/vegan-recipes-around-the-world/vegan-food-academy/front-page/item/chimol-salvadoran-radish-salsa.html)

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## Curtido (Salvadorean Pickled Coleslaw)

![](https://ivu.org/images/yootheme/icon-clock-small.svg)75 mins

 ](https://ivu.org/vegan-recipes-around-the-world/vegan-food-academy/front-page/item/curtido-salvadorean-pickled-coleslaw.html)

 [ ![](https://ivu.org/media/yootheme/cache/fe/curtido-2-1792701220-feef0bb2.jpg)

## Curtido 2

![](https://ivu.org/images/yootheme/icon-clock-small.svg)136 mins

 ](https://ivu.org/vegan-recipes-around-the-world/vegan-food-academy/front-page/item/curtido-2.html)

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## Curtido De Repollo - El Salvadorean Cabbage Salad

![](https://ivu.org/images/yootheme/icon-clock-small.svg)255 mins

 ](https://ivu.org/vegan-recipes-around-the-world/vegan-food-academy/front-page/item/curtido-de-repollo-el-salvadorean-cabbage-salad.html?category_id=138)

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## Salvadorean Rice

40 mins

 ](https://ivu.org/vegan-recipes-around-the-world/vegan-food-academy/front-page/item/salvadorean-rice.html)

 [ ![](https://ivu.org/media/yootheme/cache/89/chimol--salvadoran-radish-salsa--1793579259-890af59f.jpg)

## Chimol (Salvadoran Radish Salsa)

15 mins

 ](https://ivu.org/vegan-recipes-around-the-world/vegan-food-academy/front-page/item/chimol-salvadoran-radish-salsa.html)

 [ ![](https://ivu.org/media/yootheme/cache/93/curtido--salvadorean-pickled-coleslaw--1793238363-938abe70.jpg)

## Curtido (Salvadorean Pickled Coleslaw)

75 mins

 ](https://ivu.org/vegan-recipes-around-the-world/vegan-food-academy/front-page/item/curtido-salvadorean-pickled-coleslaw.html)

 [ ![](https://ivu.org/media/yootheme/cache/fe/curtido-2-1792701220-feef0bb2.jpg)

## Curtido 2

136 mins

 ](https://ivu.org/vegan-recipes-around-the-world/vegan-food-academy/front-page/item/curtido-2.html)

 [ ![](https://ivu.org/media/yootheme/cache/b2/curtido-de-repollo---el-salvadorean-cabbage-salad-1792701728-b255f99a.jpg)

## Curtido De Repollo - El Salvadorean Cabbage Salad

255 mins

 ](https://ivu.org/vegan-recipes-around-the-world/vegan-food-academy/front-page/item/curtido-de-repollo-el-salvadorean-cabbage-salad.html?category_id=138)

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