Here is a simple recipe for making Curtido at home:

Ingredients:

• 1 head of green cabbage, thinly sliced
• 1 large onion, thinly sliced
• 2 carrots, peeled and thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup white vinegar
• 1/4 cup lime juice
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions:

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cabbage, onion, and carrots.
2. In a separate small mixing bowl, combine the vinegar, lime juice, salt, oregano, cumin, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using). Mix well.
3. Pour the vinegar mixture over the vegetables and toss to combine.
4. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let it sit at room temperature for 2-3 days, or until the vegetables have fermented to your liking. Stir the mixture once a day.
5. Once the curtido has fermented to your liking, transfer it to an airtight container and refrigerate it for at least 1 hour before serving.
6. Serve the curtido chilled, as a side dish to the pupusas or any other Salvadoran dish.

It’s important to note that the fermentation process can vary depending on the temperature and humidity of your kitchen, so the time needed for fermentation may vary. Taste it after 2 days, if you prefer a more sour taste, let it ferment for one more day.

Enjoy!