Curtido De Repollo Recipes

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 DE REPOLLO

Steps:

• Chop/shred cabbage, carrots and onion.
• Place in large mixing bowl.
• Add vinegar and spices.
• Push cabbage under liquid with spoon, until it is all covered.
• Allow to sit at room temperature for 6 hours before serving.

CURTIDO DE REPOLLO - EL SALVADOREAN CABBAGE SALAD

Steps:

• Using a hand-grater or the grater attachment of your food processor, shred cabbage, carrots and onion.
• Combine all ingredients in a large mixing bowl.
• Use the back of a wooden spoon to press all the ingredients down so they are submerged in liquid.
• Allow to rest at room temperature or in the refrigerator before serving, ideally for at least 4-6 hours.
• Serve with pupusas, or as a topping for fish, quesadillas, or other dishes.

ENSALADA DE REPOLLO

Steps:

• Wash,drain and core the cabbage,shred the cabbage as finely as possible using a very sharp knife.A hand grater or food processor could be used if you prefer.
• Wash and thinly slice the onion and chiles.Mix with the cabbage and cilantro,if using.
• Add salt and lime juice a little at a time,mixing salad and tasting so you can adjust to your taste.

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 (SALVADOREAN PICKLED COLESLAW)

Steps:

• 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, about 1 hour.
• Pour vinager over mixture and add oregano. Carefully mix every thing together and add more salt if neccessary.
• Note: I always allow the completed curtido to sit overnight before serving.

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.