Chicana cooks Cheese Pupusas | Cook With Me

cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: queso blanco

Low-fat cheese reduces calories while maintaining flavor.

refried beans

🥗Healthier: black beans

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Canned beans save time and are budget-friendly.

cooking oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil provides healthier fats.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt offers similar creaminess with fewer calories.

Combine masa harina and salt in a bowl.

Gradually add water to the masa harina mixture until a dough forms.

Knead the dough for a few minutes until smooth.

Divide the dough into equal portions and shape into balls.

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

Place cheese and optional refried beans in the center of each disc.

Fold the edges of the disc over the filling to seal it.

Gently flatten the stuffed disc to form a patty.

Heat cooking oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Cook each pupusa for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.

Serve hot with curtido (cabbage slaw) and tomato sauce.

Cooking Techniques

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