Curtido (Cabbage) Salvadoreño

• 1 medium head cabbage, chopped
• 2 small carrots, grated
• 1 small onion, sliced
• 1/2 tsp dried red pepper (optional)
• 1/2 tsp oregano
• 1 tsp olive oil
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp brown sugar
• 1/2 C vinegar
• 1/2 C water

1. Blanch cabbage with boiling water for 1 minute. Discard water.
2. Place cabbage in large bowl and add grated carrots, sliced onion, red pepper,oregano, olive oil, salt, brown sugar, vinegar, and water.
3. Place in refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.