Curtido (Salvadorean Pickled Coleslaw)
Curtido is a classic Salvadorean pickled coleslaw that serves as a vibrant, tangy condiment for almost any meal. Made with finely shredded cabbage, carrots, and red chilies, it is traditionally enjoyed alongside tamales and pupusas. The mixture is lightly pickled in vinegar and oregano, developing its best flavor when allowed to rest overnight.
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Ingredients for 16 Servings
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1 head
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1
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1
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4
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1 tablespoon
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1/2 cup
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3 cups
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1 1/2 tablespoons
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Method
- Mix cabbage, carrots and chiles in a large bowl.
- Pour salt evenly over the mixture.
- Gently pour boiling water over mixture and allow to cool to room temperature, 60 mins.
- Pour vinegar over mixture and add oregano. Carefully mix everything together and add more salt if necessary.
Notes:
Note: I always allow the completed curtido to sit overnight before serving.
Serving info: Total recipe: 2042g · Yields 16 portions · Portion size: 128g
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Portion | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy (kcal) | 18 | 23 | 1% |
| Carbohydrates (g) | 3.9 | 5.0 | 2% |
| ↳ of which sugars (g) | 2.0 | 2.6 | 5% |
| Dietary fiber (g) | 1.4 | 1.8 | 6% |
| Protein (g) | 0.7 | 0.9 | 2% |
| Total fat (g) | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
| ↳ Saturated (g) | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0% |
| ↳ Monounsaturated (g) | 0.0 | 0.0 | - |
| ↳ Polyunsaturated (g) | 0.0 | 0.0 | - |
| ↳ Trans (g) | 0.0 | 0.0 | - |
| Sodium (mg) | 514 | 658 | 29% |
| Calcium (mg) | 25 | 32 | 2% |
| Iron (mg) | 0.3 | 0.4 | 2% |
| Potassium (mg) | 120 | 154 | 3% |
| Vitamin C (mg) | 15 | 19 | 21% |
| Vitamin B12 (µg) | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0% |
Ingredient data sources
- Cabbage — 900g — Cabbage, raw — USDA
- White onion — 150g — Onions, raw — USDA
- Carrot — 72g — Carrots, raw — USDA
- Red chilies — 60g — Peppers, hot chili, red, raw — USDA
- Oregano — 3g — Spices, oregano, dried — USDA
- Vinegar — 120g — Vinegar, distilled — USDA
- Salt — 27g — Salt, table — 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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136 mins
