Salvadorian Pupusas w/ Cheese & Loroco

loroco

🥗Healthier: spinach

💰Cheaper: zucchini

Spinach provides similar texture and nutrients while being more accessible.

cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: queso blanco

Low-fat cheese reduces calories while maintaining flavor.

Mix Maseca corn flour and salt in a bowl.

Gradually add water and knead until a smooth dough forms.

Divide the dough into equal portions, about the size of a golf ball.

Flatten each ball into a disc about 1/4 inch thick.

Place a spoonful of loroco and cheese in the center of each disc.

Fold the edges of the dough over the filling and seal tightly.

Gently flatten the filled pupusa again to form a thick disc.

Heat a griddle or skillet over medium heat until hot.

Cook the pupusas for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.

Prepare curtido by mixing shredded cabbage, carrots, onion, vinegar, salt, and oregano in a bowl.

Let the curtido sit for at least 15 minutes to develop flavors.

Serve pupusas warm with curtido on the side.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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