Curtido
type of lightly fermented cabbage relish from Central America
Curtido is a kind of fermented cabbage relish. It is found in the cuisines of El Salvador and other Central American countries. It is made with cabbage, onions, carrots, and sometimes lime juice or vinegar. It is similar to sauerkraut or kimchi. There is also a variation of curtido which is prepared with mayonnaise. Both Curtidos, vinegar and mayonnaise, are highly appreciated by diners as they are indispensable accompaniments of pupusas
 Curtido (jar on left) for pupusas, in a pupusa stand in Olocuilta | |
| Type | Salad |
|---|---|
| Place of origin | El Salvador |
| Main ingredients | Cabbage, onions, carrots |
People eat curtido with pupusas.
