Curtido salad from America

Curtido salad

Curtido is a type of lightly fermented cabbage relish. It is typical in Salvadoran cuisine and that of other Central American countries, and is usually made with cabbage, onions, carrots, and sometimes lime juice; it resembles sauerkraut, kimchi, or tart cole slaw. 

• It is commonly served alongside pupusas, the national delicacy.
• 1/2 head green cabbage, cored and shredded
• 1 carrot, grated
• 1 quart boiling water
• 3 green onions, minced
• 1 cup distilled white vinegar
• 1/2 cup water
• 2 teaspoons dried oregano

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.