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Salvadoran Coleslaw

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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.

Cooks' note:

Slaw improves in flavor if made ahead and can be chilled up to 2 weeks (stir occasionally).

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

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.

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