How to make Salvadoran Pupusas (Salvadoran stuffed tortilla or flatbread)

loroco

💰Cheaper: spinach

Spinach can provide a similar texture and color.

cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: queso blanco

Queso blanco is often less expensive.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

pickled cabbage

💰Cheaper: regular cabbage

Regular cabbage can be pickled at home for less.

Mix masa harina and salt in a bowl.

Gradually add warm water until a dough forms, adjusting as necessary for consistency.

Knead the dough until smooth, about 5 minutes.

Divide dough into equal portions, about the size of a golf ball.

Flatten each ball into a disc.

Place a small amount of cheese and loroco in the center of the disc.

Fold the edges over to encase the filling and reshape into a disc.

Heat cooking oil in a skillet over medium heat.

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

Serve hot with sour cream and pickled cabbage.

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