Quick Curtido Recipes

QUICK CURTIDO (MEXICAN CABBAGE SLAW) RECIPE - (4.4/5)

Steps:

• In a large bowl, toss together cabbage, onion, carrot, and jalapeño, if using. In a small saucepan, combine vinegar, salt, and sugar a cook over medium heat, stirring, until salt and sugar are just dissolved. Pour brine over vegetables and toss to combine. Cover and refrigerate for one hour before serving.

CURTIDO (EL SALVADORAN CABBAGE SALAD)

Steps:

• Combine the cabbage and carrot in a large bowl and pour the boiling water over the mixture. Allow the mixture to steep for 5 minutes; drain well. Return the cabbage and carrots to the bowl. Mix in the green onion, vinegar, 1/2 cup of water, and oregano. Toss until all ingredients are combined. Chill for 20 minutes before serving.

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 (SALVADORAN PICKLED SLAW)

Steps:

• Mix cabbage, onion, carrot, and chile peppers together in a large bowl. Sprinkle salt evenly on top. Cover with boiling water. Cool to room temperature, about 1 hour.
• Pour vinegar over cabbage mixture; add oregano. Mix together carefully.
• Cover and refrigerate until flavors combine, 8 hours to overnight.

CURTIDO

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in a large, clean bowl. Using clean tongs or hands, gently crush the vegetables in the brine.
• Place a clean plate on top of the vegetables, and weigh it down to fully submerge them under the brine. Let sit at room temperature for at least 3 days, or longer to your taste; the flavor will deepen and mellow over time. When it's to your liking, transfer to clean jars, making sure brine covers the vegetables, and store in the refrigerator. Can keep for weeks.

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.