Masa Cakes with Cabbage Slaw | Pupusas con Cortido | Tortas de Masa con Ensalada de Col

masa harina

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cornmeal

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

cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Low-fat cheese reduces calories, while processed cheese is often cheaper.

pork

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: ground turkey

Chicken is leaner, while ground turkey can be more affordable.

vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: white vinegar

Apple cider vinegar offers a unique flavor, while white vinegar is cheaper.

Mix masa harina and water in a bowl until a dough forms.

Knead the dough until smooth.

Divide the dough into equal portions and shape into balls.

Flatten each ball into a disc.

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

Fold the edges over the filling and pinch to seal.

Heat a skillet over medium heat and lightly oil.

Cook each pupusa for a few minutes on each side until golden brown.

Prepare the slaw by shredding cabbage and carrots into a bowl.

Mix vinegar, oregano, salt, and pepper in a separate bowl.

Combine the cabbage and carrot with the vinegar mixture and let sit for a while.

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