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Enrrejado

Cultural Context

Enrrejado is a beloved dish from El Salvador, showcasing the country's rich agricultural heritage. Traditionally made with ripe plantains and cheese, it offers a delightful combination of sweet and savory flavors. This dish is often enjoyed as a comforting meal or snack, reflecting the warmth of Salvadoran hospitality. In modern times, variations have emerged, incorporating different types of cheese and spices, making it a versatile favorite in both home kitchens and restaurants.

SalvadoranSVmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar (113 g)
1/2 cup butter or margarine (113 g)
1 teaspoon baking powder
pinch of salt
1 egg
3 tablespoons liquid (water or milk)
strawberry jam

cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: cottage cheese

Cottage cheese is more affordable and lower in fat.

ripe plantains

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: regular bananas

Regular bananas provide a similar sweetness at a lower cost.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Margarine is often less expensive and can be used for frying.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Water can be used to reduce calories and costs.

1

In a mixing bowl, add 2 cups of all-purpose flour.

2

Make a well in the center of the flour.

3

Add 1/2 cup of sugar (113 g) into the well.

4

Add 1/2 cup of butter or margarine (113 g) at room temperature into the well.

5

Add 1 teaspoon of baking powder and a pinch of salt to the mixture.

6

Cream the butter with the sugar, salt, and vanilla extract until well combined.

7

Incorporate the flour into the creamed mixture.

8

Add 1 egg to the mixture, or substitute with 3 tablespoons of liquid if not using egg.

9

Mix until a dough forms.

10

Reserve a small amount of dough for decoration.

11

Roll out the dough to fit a greased baking pan.

12

Spread strawberry jam over the rolled-out dough in the pan.

13

Use the reserved dough to create a lattice pattern on top of the jam.

14

Bake in the oven at 350°F for 35-40 minutes until golden brown.

15

Let cool before removing from the pan and slicing.

Cooking Techniques

fryingmashingmixing

Equipment Needed

mixing bowlbaking panrolling pinspatula

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

dairyeggs

Also Known As

Enrrejado de Plátano

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