Name: Pupusas
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 6 pupusas
Cuisine: Other
Ingredients: 2 cups masa harina (corn flour); 1.5 cups warm water; 0.5 tsp kosher salt; 0.333 cup cheese; oil

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Pupusas

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Instructions

Combine the masa, water and salt in a bowl and stir to combine into a dough.

Divide the mixture into 6 balls and flatten each one into a 3 inch disk.

Place 1 tablespoon of shredded cheese in the center of the disk and carefully fold in the edges to enclose the cheese.

Flatten the disk, covering the cheese and form into 1/4 inch thick disks (about 5-6 inches across).

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.

Serve with slaw, guacamole, crema and/or salsa.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Achieve the Perfect Dough Consistency 💧
The masa dough should feel like soft play-dough—slightly moist but not sticky. Add water gradually and let it rest 5 minutes before adjusting, as masa continues absorbing moisture.
Keep Hands Wet While Shaping ✋
Dip your hands in water between each pupusa to prevent sticking and ensure smooth, even shaping without tearing the delicate dough.
Don't Overstuff Your Pupusas 🧀
Use about 1-2 tablespoons of filling per pupusa—too much will cause the dough to break open during cooking and lose the cheese inside.
Get Those Golden-Brown Spots 🟤
Cook pupusas 3-4 minutes per side on medium-high heat in a well-oiled skillet or griddle until they develop brown, slightly crispy spots that seal in the filling.
Pre-Mix Your Filling with Cheese 🔀
Combine all fillings (beans, meats, vegetables) with shredded cheese before stuffing—this helps distribute flavors evenly and prevents the cheese from clumping in one spot.