Learn how to form and shape the masa for #pupusas with Alicia Maher

masa harina

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: corn flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber while corn flour is more economical.

pork

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: ground turkey

Chicken is leaner and ground turkey is often less expensive.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast offers a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

refried beans

🥗Healthier: black beans

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Black beans are nutritious and canned beans save time.

Take a portion of masa, about the size of a golf ball to a tennis ball.

Shape the masa into a round patty, similar to a hamburger patty.

Flatten the patty to resemble a thin pancake.

Add fillings: cheese, refried beans, and pork evenly on top of the patty.

Fold the edges of the patty over the fillings, sealing it like a dumpling.

Wet your hands to help shape the pupusa and prevent sticking.

Flatten the sealed pupusa again, ensuring the fillings are evenly spread.

Place the pupusa on a comal (griddle) without adding oil, as the fillings contain enough fat.

Repeat the process for additional pupusas, adjusting the size as needed.

Monitor the pupusas while cooking to prevent burning, flipping them when ready.

Serve with curtido (cabbage slaw) and salsa.

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