Salvadoran L.A. Slaw

Ingredients

 * ¾ cup white vinegar
 * 6 tbsp vegetable oil
 * 4 cloves garlic, finely-chopped and mixed with ⅓ cup ice water
 * ½ tsp tabasco sauce, or to taste
 * 1½ tbsp chili powder
 * 1½ tsp salt, or to taste
 * 1 head green savoy cabbage, chopped into small pieces

Directions

 * 1) Put the vinegar, oil, and garlic in ice water, tabasco, chili powder, and salt in a large mixing bowl.
 * 2) Mix very well.
 * 3) Add the cabbage and toss and stir until it is well coated with the dressing.
 * 4) Cover and chill and use as needed.
 * 5) This keeps well.
 * 6) Note: there are lots of Salvadoran restaurants in Los Angeles that serve papusas, slightly plump little tortillas filled with spicy meat or cheese.
 * 7) This is the peppy slaw that goes along with them.