Learn more about curtido, a Salvadoran fermented slaw loaded with fiber that can help balance your gut microbiome.
So, what exactly is curtido, and how can this fermented slaw help balance your gut microbiome?
Read on to find out.
What is curtido?
The dish is also made withvitamin A- and vitamin C-rich carrots, which help promote eye health and immunity.
Why does this matter?
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When made from scratch, however, youre far more likely to reap these important microbiome-boosting benefits.
However, most types contain a mixture of thinly-sliced cabbage, carrots, and red onion.
Next, toss the vegetables together and place them in a large glass container along with the flavoring ingredients.
This dish can be enjoyed for up to a week when kept in a covered container in the refrigerator.
Whisk together water, vinegar, salt, oregano, and crushed red pepper together in a large bowl.
Add cabbage, carrot, and green onions; toss to combine and coat evenly.
Let stand for 30 minutes.
Toss curtido again and serve as a fresh slaw or pile into a clean canning jar.
Cover and let stand at room temperature for 24 hours.
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Serve or refrigerate for up to one week.
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