Cookbook Club: Trying out Salvadoran recipes - New Day NW

masa harina

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cornmeal

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast is dairy-free and adds a cheesy flavor.

pork

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Chicken is leaner and lower in fat.

salsa roja

🥗Healthier: fresh pico de gallo

💰Cheaper: store-bought salsa

Fresh pico de gallo offers vibrant flavors with fewer preservatives.

Mix masa harina with water until a smooth dough forms

Divide the dough into equal portions

Flatten each portion to form a disc

Add cheese or filling of choice to the center of each disc

Fold the dough over the filling and seal

Heat a griddle over medium heat until hot

Cook the pupusas until golden brown on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side

Prepare the cabbage slaw by mixing shredded cabbage, tomato, onion, and lime juice

Serve pupusas with the cabbage slaw and salsa roja on the side

Boil yuca until tender, about 20-25 minutes

Fry yuca in oil until crispy and golden

Serve yuca with a sprinkle of salt and lime wedges

Prepare tamales by wrapping masa and filling in corn husks

Steam tamales for about 1-1.5 hours until firm

Cooking Techniques

Spice Level:

Allergens