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Pupusas de Loroco

Cultural Context

Pupusas de Loroco are a traditional Salvadoran dish, originating from the indigenous Pipil people. These thick corn tortillas are filled with a variety of ingredients, with loroco—a fragrant edible flower—being a popular choice. Pupusas are often enjoyed during celebrations and family gatherings, symbolizing community and heritage. Today, they are cherished not just in El Salvador but across Central America and among Salvadoran communities worldwide.

SalvadoranSVmain
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
2 cups masa harina
1 cup water
1 cup loroco
1 cup cheese
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons cooking oil

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

loroco

💰Cheaper: spinach

Spinach can provide a similar texture and color.

cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: queso blanco

Queso blanco is often less expensive.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

pickled cabbage

💰Cheaper: regular cabbage

Regular cabbage can be pickled at home for less.

1

Cortar el loroco en trozos pequeños.

2

Preparar la masa mezclando masa y agua hasta obtener una consistencia adecuada.

3

Revolver el loroco con la cuajada en un mortero.

4

Formar pequeñas bolas de masa.

5

Aplanar cada bola en forma de disco.

6

Colocar una porción de la mezcla de loroco y cuajada en el centro del disco.

7

Doblar los bordes del disco sobre el relleno y volver a dar forma de disco.

8

Calentar aceite en una hornilla de leña.

9

Cocinar cada pupusa en la hornilla, dándole vuelta hasta que estén doradas.

10

Servir caliente.

Cooking Techniques

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Equipment Needed

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

dairy

Also Known As

PupusasPupusas de queso con loroco

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