Curtido For Tacos
This Curtido For Tacos is a tangy cabbage and carrot slaw with lime-pickled onions and oregano. Ready in minutes and great piled on crispy tacos.
Servings 8 servings
Calories 9kcal
Equipment
- Colander
- Box grater
- Mandoline (optional)
Ingredients
- ½ red onion thinly sliced
- 2 limes juiced
- 3 tablespoons white vinegar
- 2 tablespoons hot water
- ½ head green cabbage finely shredded (about 4 cups)
- 1 medium carrot peeled and grated
- ¼ teaspoon dried Mexican oregano
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt or more to taste
- ½ teaspoon black pepper or more to taste
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine the sliced onion with the lime juice, vinegar, and water. Let it sit while you prep the cabbage and carrot.½ red onion, 2 limes, 3 tablespoons white vinegar, 2 tablespoons hot water
- Rinse the shredded cabbage and drain well using a colander.½ head green cabbage
- In a large bowl, toss the cabbage, grated carrot, and onion along with all of its pickling liquid. Season with oregano, salt, and pepper.1 medium carrot, ¼ teaspoon dried Mexican oregano, 1 teaspoon kosher salt , ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
Notes
Add heat: Toss in a thinly sliced jalapeño or a pinch of red pepper flakes.
Storage: Keeps in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Not freezer-friendly.
Nutrition information is an estimate and will vary depending on the brands and ingredients used.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 9kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 0.2g | Fat: 0.04g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 291mg | Potassium: 29mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 9IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 8mg | Iron: 0.1mg