Curtido

1) 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. 2) Curtido is a Salvadoran cabbage slaw that compliments pupusas and enchiladas, or is eaten as a side dish similar to cole slaw.

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Roberta González

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Cotido or Latin American Sauerkraut is the final dish in my Nourishing Mexican Fiesta. Cortido is a delicious lacto-fermented food that is a yummy addition to any Mexican or Latin American meal. To learn the benefits of lacto-fermented click here to read what my friend Marillyn has to say. Traditionally cortido is …

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Often served alongside pupusas, curtido is quick to assemble, but aged over three days so the shock of pink cabbage can develop high notes and deep flavor Transfer your finished curtido to clean jars, which make it easy to store and give away to friends.

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Salvadoran Pupusas con Curtido (Masa Cakes with Cabbage Slaw)

More than a decade after experiencing my first pupusa, I can still remember my wide-eyed joy as I bit into the thick, stuffed tortilla. Why had I never eaten one before, and how soon could I have another? As I learned, the best part about El Salvador's national dish isn't just the warm, savory masa filled with melty cheese (or meat or beans), but its brilliant accompaniment called curtido. Like a sauerkraut or kimchi, this zippy cabbage relish balances the heaviness of the pupusa and makes i...