Pupusas

Learn how to make Pupusas, the national dish of El Salvador, delicious corn corn cakes stuffed with beans, cheese, or meats, served with cabbage slaw.

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ingredients

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– In a mixing bowl, combine the masa harina and salt. Stir in warm water to form a dough. Knead the dough until it becomes smooth and pliable.

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– Divide the dough into golf ball-sized portions. Cover with a damp cloth to prevent drying.

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– Flatten each dough ball to form a thick patty. Place shredded cheese (or beans, meat, or combo) in the center of the masa patty.

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– Fold the edges of the dough over the filling, then seal to form a ball again. Flatten each stuffed dough balls to form thick tortillas. – Heat the vegetable oil in a pan. Cook the pupusas until they turn golden brown.

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– Serve warm with curtido (pickled cabbage slaw).

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Pupusas

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Learn how to make Pupusas, the national dish of El Salvador, delicious corn corn cakes stuffed with beans, cheese, or meats, served with cabbage slaw.

ingredients

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– In a mixing bowl, combine the masa harina and salt. Stir in warm water to form a dough. Knead the dough until it becomes smooth and pliable.

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– Divide the dough into golf ball-sized portions. Cover with a damp cloth to prevent drying.

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– Flatten each dough ball to form a thick patty. Place shredded cheese (or beans, meat, or combo) in the center of the masa patty.

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– Fold the edges of the dough over the filling, then seal to form a ball again. Flatten each stuffed dough balls to form thick tortillas. – Heat the vegetable oil in a pan. Cook the pupusas until they turn golden brown.

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– Serve warm with curtido (pickled cabbage slaw).

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Enjoy!

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