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The Ultimate Portable Breakfast? Vegan Pupusas

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Vegan Pupusas

Cultural Context

Pupusas are a beloved traditional dish from El Salvador, often filled with a variety of ingredients such as cheese, beans, or meat. The dish is typically served with a tangy cabbage slaw known as curtido and a tomato salsa. In recent years, vegan versions have gained popularity, making this delicious comfort food accessible to those following plant-based diets. Today, pupusas are enjoyed not only in El Salvador but also in many parts of the world, celebrated for their versatility and rich flavors.

SalvadoranSVmain
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
masa harina
450g extra firm tofu
sunflower oil
banana shallots
Vivera bacon bits
kale
chard
black salt
black pepper
onion granules
garlic granules
turmeric

masa harina

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cornmeal

Whole wheat flour adds fiber, while cornmeal is often less expensive.

black beans

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: pinto beans

Lentils are lower in calories and cook faster, while pinto beans are typically cheaper.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Coconut oil adds flavor and health benefits, while canola oil is usually less expensive.

1

Start by frying Vivera bacon bits in sunflower oil until they start to brown.

2

Finely slice banana shallots and prepare them for the tofu scramble.

3

Squeeze liquid out of the extra firm tofu and crumble it into the pan with the shallots.

4

Fry the shallots until they are translucent, then add the crumbled tofu.

5

Add chopped kale and chard to the tofu mixture.

6

Season with black salt, black pepper, onion granules, garlic granules, and a small amount of turmeric.

Cooking Techniques

mixingkneadinggrillingfrying

Equipment Needed

panspatula

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegan

Also Known As

PupusasVegan Stuffed Corn Cakes

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