Salvadoran Pupusas Recipe
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.
Servings: 8 pupusas
Calories: 150kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups masa harina corn flour
- 1 1/2 cups warm water
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup shredded cheese such as quesillo/oaxaca, mozzarella, or white cheddar – for stuffing
- Vegetable oil for cooking
- For Serving: Curtido (Pickled Cabbage Slaw)
- Optional fillings: Refried beans, Cooked and seasoned ground meat (pork, beef, or chicken)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the masa harina and salt. Stir in warm water to form a dough. Knead the dough several minutes until it becomes smooth and pliable. If the dough is too dry, add a little more water; if it's too sticky, add a bit more masa harina.
- Divide the dough into golf ball-sized portions. Cover with a damp cloth to prevent drying.
- Flatten each dough ball to form a 1/4 inch thick patty. Place 1-2 tablespoons of shredded cheese (or beans, meat, or combo) in the center of the masa patty.
- 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 to medium-high heat. Cook the pupusas 2-3 minutes per side, until they turn golden brown. Use a spatula to help them cook evenly.
- Serve warm with curtido (pickled cabbage slaw).
Notes
Great with salsa or your favorite hot sauce.
Nutritional information estimated with cheese only.
Nutrition
Calories: 150kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 382mg | Potassium: 86mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 156IU | Calcium: 111mg | Iron: 2mg