El Salvador Pupusas - my first time trying!

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.

Combine corn flour and water in a bowl 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 grated Mozzarella cheese and mashed frijoles in the center of the disc.

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

Heat 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 pickled jalapeños, leftover ground beef stir fry, avocado, and a drizzle of sour crema.

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