How to Make Pupusas With Ham El-Waylly | NYT Cooking

masa harina

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cornmeal

Whole wheat flour adds fiber while cornmeal is more affordable.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast is lower in fat and adds flavor.

pork

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Chicken is leaner while ground beef is often less expensive.

refried beans

🥗Healthier: black beans

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Black beans are nutritious and canned beans save time.

Introduce the dish and explain the origin of pupusas.

Prepare the bean filling by de-seeding and dicing jalapeno.

Mince garlic and add to the jalapeno in a preheated pan.

Add salt to the jalapeno and cook until softened.

Add cumin and garlic to the pan and cook until fragrant.

Add refried beans to the pan and mash with a potato masher.

Transfer the bean mixture to a bowl to cool completely in the fridge.

Mix mozzarella cheese into the cooled refried beans and form into four equal balls.

Place the balls back in the fridge to chill while preparing the masa.

Combine masa harina with water and salt, adding water gradually until the right consistency is achieved.

Knead the masa until it is moist and not sticky, then let it rest for 10 minutes.

Prepare the squash blossoms by removing the stem and inner parts.

Pull apart the queso Oaxaca cheese into strips for filling.

Ensure that all fillings are cold before assembling the pupusas.

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