Curtido 2
Curtido is a traditional Salvadorean condiment resembling coleslaw, customarily paired with pupusas. This simple recipe combines chopped cabbage, grated carrots, and sliced onions with a tangy vinegar dressing spiced with cayenne and oregano. It is briefly blanched and chilled to develop its crisp, refreshing flavor.
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Ingredients for 8 Servings
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Method
- Place the cabbage in boiling water for no more than one minute. Discard the water.
- Put the cabbage in a large bowl and add grated carrots, sliced onion, cayenne, oregano, olive oil, salt, brown sugar, vinegar, and water.
- Let chill in refrigerator at least two hours before serving.
Notes:
This Salvadorean condiment is customarily paired with pupusas. For best results, ensure the cabbage is drained well after its brief blanching so the dressing doesn't become diluted.
Serving info: Total recipe: 1266g · Yields 8 portions · Portion size: 158g
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Portion | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy (kcal) | 28 | 45 | 2% |
| Carbohydrates (g) | 5.7 | 9.1 | 3% |
| ↳ of which sugars (g) | 3.2 | 5.0 | - |
| Dietary fiber (g) | 2.1 | 3.3 | 12% |
| Protein (g) | 1.1 | 1.7 | 3% |
| Total fat (g) | 0.5 | 0.7 | 1% |
| ↳ Saturated (g) | 0.0 | 0.1 | 1% |
| ↳ Monounsaturated (g) | 0.3 | 0.4 | - |
| ↳ Polyunsaturated (g) | 0.0 | 0.1 | - |
| ↳ Trans (g) | 0.0 | 0.0 | - |
| Sodium (mg) | 185 | 293 | 13% |
| Calcium (mg) | 17 | 26 | 2% |
| Iron (mg) | 0.4 | 0.6 | 3% |
| Potassium (mg) | 154 | 244 | 5% |
| Vitamin C (mg) | 23.9 | 37.8 | 42% |
| Vitamin B12 (µg) | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0% |
Ingredient data sources
- Cabbage — 900g — Cabbage, raw — USDA
- Carrots — 100g — Carrots, raw — USDA
- Onion — 70g — Onions, raw — USDA
- Olive oil — 4.5g — Oil, olive, salad or cooking — USDA
- Salt — 6g — Salt, table — USDA
- Brown sugar — 4g — Sugars, brown — USDA
- Vinegar — 60g — Vinegar, cider — USDA
⚠️ = estimated or sourced outside the listed databases.
% Daily Value based on FDA 2020 Daily Values for adults (2,000 kcal diet).
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