Homemade Pupusas: A Taste of El Salvador

½ head of cabbage, finely shredded
1 carrot, grated
1 small onion, thinly sliced
1 cup white vinegar
1 cup water
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon salt
For the salsa roja:

4 ripe tomatoes, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic
1 jalapeño, seeded and chopped (optional)
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Directions

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