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Curtido
Curtido
Curtido is a traditional Central American condiment made with fermented cabbage, carrots, onions, and spices. It’s similar to sauerkraut or kimchi and is often served as a side dish or topping for various dishes such as pupusas or tacos. It adds a tangy and slightly spicy kick to your meal!
Ingredients
Method
- In a large bowl, combine the shredded cabbage, grated carrot, sliced onion, and minced garlic.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the white vinegar, water, oregano, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the vinegar mixture over the vegetables and toss to coat evenly.
- Cover the bowl and let the curtido sit at room temperature for at least 2 hours, or refrigerate for a few hours to overnight for the flavors to develop.
- Serve as a side dish or topping for your favorite dishes. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Notes
The preparation time for making curtido is typically around 15-20 minutes. Since curtido is a fermented condiment and doesn’t require cooking, there is no specific cook time. However, the flavors will develop and the vegetables will ferment over time, so it’s best to let the curtido sit at room temperature for at least 2 hours, or refrigerate it for a few hours to overnight before serving to allow the flavors to meld together. So, the total time from preparation to serving would be around 2 hours to overnight, depending on how long you choose to let it sit.
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