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Salsa para pupusas

Cultural Context

Originating from El Salvador, Salsa para pupusas is a vibrant sauce traditionally served with pupusas, a beloved Salvadoran dish made of corn masa filled with various ingredients. This sauce enhances the flavor of pupusas, celebrating the country's culinary heritage. As pupusas gain popularity globally, this salsa has also found its way into diverse culinary scenes, often enjoyed with other dishes as a zesty condiment.

SalvadoranSVother
10 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
9 tomatoes
1/2 medium onion
1/2 cup green bell pepper
cilantro (a handful)
salt
black pepper (to taste)
oregano (1/2 teaspoon)
parsley (1 teaspoon)
sugar (a pinch, if needed)

jalapeños

🥗Healthier: bell peppers

💰Cheaper: green chilies

Bell peppers provide sweetness without heat.

cilantro

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: spinach

Parsley offers a similar freshness, while spinach is more neutral.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon juice is a good substitute for acidity.

garlic

🥗Healthier: garlic powder

💰Cheaper: onion powder

Garlic powder is a convenient alternative.

1

Chop 9 tomatoes and add to the blender.

2

Add 1/2 medium onion and 1/2 cup green bell pepper to the blender.

3

Add a handful of cilantro to the blender.

4

Blend the mixture until it's not too smooth.

5

Transfer the blended mixture to the stove.

6

Add salt and black pepper to taste while cooking.

7

Add 1/2 teaspoon of oregano and 1 teaspoon of dried parsley.

8

Stir the mixture and taste, adjusting salt and adding a pinch of sugar if too acidic.

9

Let the salsa simmer for about 10 minutes until it thickens.

Cooking Techniques

choppingmixing

Equipment Needed

blenderstovepot

Spice Level:

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Dietary

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Also Known As

Pupusa sauceSalsa roja

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