Curtido (El Salvadoran Cabbage Salad)

This salad is often served with pupusas. Plan ahead so that it can stand for two days before serving.

• Servings: 4 to 6
• Time: 30 minutes
• Difficulty: easy
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Ingredients

• 6 cups shredded cabbage
• 1 cup shredded carrots
• 1 cup white wine vinegar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons black pepper
• 1/2 tablespoon dried oregano
• Coarse salt
• 1 to 2 jalapeno chiles, thinly sliced (optional)
• 1/2 water

Directions

Mix the ingredients together and place in a large airtight container. Cover and let stand at room temperature for 2 days.