Pupusas filled with red refried beans and topped with a great crutido and salsa typical of Salvador

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 more affordable.

pork

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Chicken is leaner, while ground beef can be more budget-friendly.

vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: white vinegar

Apple cider vinegar offers a different flavor profile, while white vinegar is commonly available.

Make the curtido by combining shredded cabbage, carrots, and red onion in a bowl with Mexican oregano, salt, pepper, sugar, vinegar, and water. Let it sit for a day to develop flavors.

Prepare the refried beans, either from scratch or using canned beans. Mash the beans and mix in cheese for the filling.

Make the salsa by blending Roma tomatoes, peppers, garlic, and chopped onion. Add chicken bullion for flavor.

Mix masa with water and salt to form a dough. Shape into discs, fill with the bean and cheese mixture, and grill the pupusas until golden brown.

Cooking Techniques

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