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Salvadoran Coleslaw

Encurtido de repollo

In addition to mounding this refreshing slaw on every bite of the Salvadoran Stuffed Masa Cakes , you can proudly serve it as an accompaniment to burgers or grilled chicken.

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    2 1/4 hr

  • Yield

    Makes about 8 cups

Ingredients

1

small (2-pound) head green cabbage, thinly sliced

1

large carrot, coarsely grated

1

/4 cup minced onion

1

/2 cup cider vinegar

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Blanch cabbage in a large pot of boiling water 1 minute, then drain and transfer to a large bowl of ice water to stop cooking. Drain well.

    Step 2

    Stir together cabbage, carrot, onion, vinegar, and 2 teaspoons salt in a large bowl and chill, covered, at least 2 hours.