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Pupusas
Pupusas are warm, cheesy, stuffed corn cakes from El Salvador that are as easy to make as they are delicious. With just masa dough and your favorite fillings like beans, cheese, chicken, or veggies, you can have a quick, budget-friendly meal on the table in minutes. They’re fun to customize with different fillings and serve with delicious toppings like curtido (Salvadoran slaw), salsa, or guacamole for the perfect bite. Pupusas are the kind of meal that proves you don’t need fancy ingredients to make something unforgettable. They’re fun to fill, easy to cook, and loved by everyone at the table. Once you try them, I think they’ll become a regular in your kitchen too!
Ingredients
Instructions
- Step 1
Combine the masa, water and salt in a bowl and stir to combine into a dough.
- Step 2
Divide the mixture into 6 balls and flatten each one into a 3 inch disk.
- Step 3
Place 1 tablespoon of shredded cheese in the center of the disk and carefully fold in the edges to enclose the cheese.
- Step 4
Flatten the disk, covering the cheese and form into 1/4 inch thick disks (about 5-6 inches across).
- Step 5
Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large saute pan. Add 2-3 pupusas at a time and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side for a total of 8-10 minutes.
- Step 6
Serve with slaw, guacamole, crema and/or salsa.
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