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Mi Amiga Salvadoreña Me Enseñó Esta Receta ( Pupusas ). My Salvadoran Friend Taught Me This Recipe.

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Pupusas

Cultural Context

Pupusas are a traditional dish from El Salvador, often enjoyed as street food or at family gatherings. Made from masa and filled with various ingredients, they symbolize the country's rich culinary heritage. Today, pupusas have gained popularity beyond Central America, with many variations emerging globally.

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6 servings
Servings4
mozzarella cheese
corn flour
salt
chicken flavor bouillon
butter
warm water
cabbage
onion
carrot
green chili
a cup of water
half cup of vinegar
oregano
salt
tomatoes
green chili
garlic
salt
black pepper
cumin
chicken flavor bouillon
garlic
1

Prepare the salsa by blending tomatoes, green chili, and garlic.

2

Fry the salsa with salt, black pepper, cumin, chicken flavor bouillon, and garlic until cooked.

3

For the curtido, mix shredded cabbage, onion, carrot, green chili, a cup of water, half a cup of vinegar, oregano, and salt in a bowl.

4

Let the curtido sit to develop flavors.

5

For the pupusas, combine corn flour, warm water, salt, and chicken flavor bouillon in a bowl until a dough forms.

6

Divide the dough into equal portions and shape each into a ball.

7

Flatten each ball into a disc about 1/4 inch thick.

8

Place a spoonful of mozzarella cheese in the center of each disc.

9

Fold the edges of the disc over the filling and pinch to seal.

10

Gently flatten the filled pupusa to form a thicker disc.

11

Heat a skillet over medium heat and add butter.

12

Cook each pupusa for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.

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