Curtido Recipe by Alicia Maher.

Curtido Recipe for Pupusas by Alicia Maher

Pickled Cabbage, Onions, and Carrots

Curtido

This recipe is a must when serving Pupusas, Crispy Fried Yuca and Pork, or Empanadas. The sour-pickled flavor of the cabbage, onions, and carrots is a perfect complement to savory foods.

Serves 6

2 cups shredded green cabbage

½ cup shredded carrots

½ cup thinly sliced onion

4 cups white vinegar

1 teaspoon dried oregano

1 teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon whole black peppercorns (optional)

1 teaspoon dried chili flakes or 1 Serrano pepper, finely chopped (optional)

Using a large ceramic bowl or glass jar with a lid, combine and stir all the ingredients. Cover tightly with lid or plastic cling wrap; marinate overnight before serving. The Pickled Cabbage, Onions, and Carrots can last up to 5 days in the refrigerator.