Pupusas Recipe

Traditional Salvadoran dish made of thick corn tortillas stuffed with a savory filling.

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Prep Time 20 mins

Cook Time 30 mins

Total Time 50 mins

Course Main Course

Cuisine Salvadoran

Servings servings

Calories 200 kcal

Equipment

Griddle
Mixing bowl

Ingredients:

Dough

2 cups masa harina corn flour
1.5 cups water

Filling

1 cup refried beans
1 cup shredded cheese queso fresco or mozzarella

Instructions:

In a mixing bowl, combine masa harina and water. Mix until a dough forms.
Divide the dough into 8 equal portions and roll into balls.
Flatten each ball into a disc, place a spoonful of beans and cheese in the center, and fold the edges over to seal.
Flatten the filled dough gently to form a thick disc.
Heat a griddle over medium heat and cook each pupusa for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.

Notes:

Serve with curtido (pickled cabbage slaw) and salsa roja.

Nutrition value:

Calories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 8gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 4gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Keywords:

Keyword Pupusas

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