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Curtido is a type of pickled cabbage dish that is a staple condiment in Salvadoran cuisine. It is made by combining finely shredded cabbage with sliced onions, carrots, and jalapeños. The ingredients are then pickled in a vinegar solution with spices such as cumin, bay leaves, and dried oregano. Curtido is often served as a side dish with Salvadoran dishes such as pupusas or as a topping for other traditional foods like tacos. It is also used as a filling for tacos or as a topping for soups and stews. The combination of sour and salty flavors in curtido balances the richness of many traditional Salvadoran dishes and adds a tangy crunch to each bite.