Curtido is Mexican style slaw and is delicious with just about anything! This slaw is vinegar based instead of mayo and has a little kick with the addition of jalapeño.
Curtido
Course: SaladsCuisine: MexicanDifficulty: EasyPrep time
10
minutesRefrigeration time
120
Tangy slaw with a little kick!
Ingredients
1 1 small head of cabbage or half a medium head
1 1 small red onion
2 2 jalapeños
2 tsp 2 mexican oregano
2 – 3 tsp 2 – 3 salt
1/2 cup 1/2 white vinegar
1/2 cup 1/2 water
Directions
- Slice cabbage very thin. Slice red onion very thin in half moons. Cut tops of jalapeño, cut in half, remove seeds and membranes and cut into thin slices.
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add sliced vegetables, turn off heat and cover. Let sit 15 minutes.
- After 15 minutes, drain vegetables. In a large bowl, add drained vegetables and the rest of the ingredients, mix well and refrigerate for 2 hours before serving.
Recipe Video
Notes
- Eat as a side dish or serve on pupusas, tacos, tostadas, fish tacos……
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