Mexican Curtido Recipe Recipe Card

CURTIDO CABBAGE SLAW RECIPE

Steps:

• Combine the cabbage, carrot, onion, and jalapeno in a large bowl.
• Combine the remaining ingredients in a separate bowl and whisk well to mix.
• Pour the dressing over the cabbage mixture and stir. Taste and add additional salt, if needed. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight (preferred) before serving.

SPICY CURTIDO (PICKLED CABBAGE SLAW)

Steps:

• Thinly slice the 1/2 head of cabbage, 1/2 onion and 1/2 jalapeno. Grate the carrot.
• Combine the remaining ingredients in a bowl: 1 cup vinegar, 1.5 cups water, 1 teaspoon Mexican oregano, freshly cracked black pepper, 2 teaspoons salt (Kosher or sea salt).
• Add the liquid mixture to the veggies and combine well. Crush the cabbage a bit so that it will fit into the jars.
• Fill two pint-sized Mason jars with the veggies and top with the brine.
• Seal well and let pickle overnight in the fridge.

CURTIDO

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients together in a large airtight container along with 1/2 cup water until well combined. Cover and let stand for 2 days before using.

CURTIDO

Steps:

• Mix the cabbage with the onion and carrots in a heatproof bowl. Heat the vinegar, sugar and 1 tsp salt in a pan over a low heat until dissolved, then pour over the vegetables and mix well.
• Put the slaw in the fridge for at least 30 mins or until ready to serve. Just before serving, stir through the coriander leaves and season well, to taste.

CURTIDO

Steps:

• 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.