Salvadoran Pupusa [Stuffed Tortilla Recipe]

masa harina

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cornmeal

Whole wheat flour adds fiber while cornmeal is often less expensive.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast is lower in fat and provides a cheesy flavor.

pork

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: ground turkey

Chicken is leaner while ground turkey is often more budget-friendly.

cabbage

🥗Healthier: kale

💰Cheaper: lettuce

Kale is more nutrient-dense while lettuce is usually less expensive.

Mix masa harina and water in a bowl until a smooth dough forms.

Divide the dough into equal portions and shape into balls.

Flatten each ball into a disc about half an inch thick.

Place cheese and refried beans in the center of each disc.

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

Heat a skillet over medium heat until hot.

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

Remove from skillet and keep warm.

Prepare a simple slaw by mixing shredded cabbage, onion, and tomato sauce.

Serve pupusas with the slaw and jalapeños on the side.

Cooking Techniques

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