Curtido (El Salvadoran Cabbage Salad)

Ingredients

• 0.5 heads green cabbage , cored and shredded
• 1 carrot , grated
• 1 quart boiling water
• 3 greens onions , minced
• 1 cup distilled white vinegar
• 0.5 cups water
• 2 teaspoons dried oregano

Instructions

1. 1

   Combine the cabbage and carrot in a large bowl and pour the boiling water over the mixture. Allow the mixture to steep for 5 minutes; drain well. Return the cabbage and carrots to the bowl. Mix in the green onion, vinegar, 1/2 cup of water, and oregano. Toss until all ingredients are combined. Chill for 20 minutes before serving.