The Best Salvadorian Pupusas Recipe (Filled with Cheese)

masa harina

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cornmeal

Whole wheat flour adds fiber while cornmeal is more affordable.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast is lower in fat and adds a cheesy flavor.

refried beans

🥗Healthier: black bean puree

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Black bean puree is lower in calories and canned beans are budget-friendly.

pork

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: ground turkey

Chicken is leaner while ground turkey is often less expensive.

In a bowl, combine masa harina with salt. Add water and mix for 2 minutes. Let it rest for 15 minutes to hydrate the mix fully.

Coat your hands with oil. Form a small ball and with your thumb, create a well in the middle. Fill with cheese and pinch to close. Flatten the ball to create a small disk.

Add oil to the skillet and heat it over medium heat. Once hot, place the pupusas and cook for 4 minutes per side.

Cooking Techniques

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