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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
2 cups masa harina
1 cup water
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup quesillo (soft cheese)
1 cup refried beans
1 cup chicharrón (ground pork)
2 cups curtido (fermented cabbage relish)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup tomato sauce

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

1

Prepare masa de maíz by shaping it into balls and flattening them.

2

Fill the flattened dough with a mixture of quesillo, refried beans, and chicharrón.

3

Seal the filling within the dough and flatten again.

4

Cook the stuffed tortillas on a hot griddle until golden brown with crispy edges.

5

Serve with curtido and tomato sauce.

Equipment Needed

skilletmixing bowl

Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

milkwheat

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