HOW TO MAKE PUPUSAS, CURTIDO Y SALSA

masa harina

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cornmeal

Whole wheat flour adds fiber, while cornmeal is often less expensive.

black beans

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: pinto beans

Lentils are lower in calories and cook faster, while pinto beans are typically cheaper.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Coconut oil adds flavor and health benefits, while canola oil is usually less expensive.

Start by frying the beans in a medium frying pan with a little oil until they are hot.

Smash the beans with a cup to achieve the right consistency, adding half a cup of the bean juice.

In a medium saucepan, boil the tomatoes and optional jalapeños until soft.

Transfer the boiled tomatoes and jalapeños to a blender with garlic and salt, and blend until smooth.

Return the blended salsa to the saucepan, add oil, and simmer.

Prepare the curtido by shredding cabbage, onion, and carrots, and rinsing them in a strainer.

Boil enough water to cover the vegetables in the strainer, then pour the boiling water over them and let sit for 10-15 minutes.

Drain the vegetables and mix with vinegar, oregano, and salt, then let sit for 20 minutes.

Shred the queso Oaxaca cheese.

In a large bowl, mix the masa flour with salt and gradually add warm water until the dough is the right consistency.

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