Pupusas Catrachas / Bacon filled patties

cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: queso blanco

Low-fat cheese reduces calories while maintaining flavor.

pork

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: ground turkey

Chicken is leaner and ground turkey is often less expensive.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

masa harina

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cornmeal

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and cornmeal can be more affordable.

Fry the smoked pork chop for about 1 hour until crispy, then let it cool and blend it.

Grate approximately 1/2 carrot for the slaw.

Finely chop 1 small white onion.

Cut 1/4 head of cabbage for the slaw and place it in a bottle for preservation.

Juice 1 lime and add it to the slaw along with 1 tablespoon of salt and black pepper to taste.

Add a splash of apple cider vinegar to the slaw mixture, cover, and mix.

Prepare 1/2 cup of frozen loroco, chopped.

Melt 1 cup of friulano cheese.

In a mixing bowl, combine 4 cups of masa harina with approximately 3.5 cups of water, adjusting for desired consistency.

Oil your hands to prevent the masa from sticking, then form a ball of masa and create a well in the center.

Fill the well with the blended pork (chicharrón) and cheese or other desired fillings.

Place the formed pupusa on a comal set to medium heat (level 4) and cook for approximately 2 minutes on each side.

Heat 1 cup of pre-seasoned tomato sauce until warm for serving.

Serve the pupusas hot with slaw on top, tomato sauce, and optional toppings like cheese or chili.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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