Authentic Salvadoran Pupusas (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Dough
01 -
3 cups masa harina
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2 tsp salt
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2¾ cups warm water
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2 tbsp avocado oil (or oil of choice)
→ Filling
05 -
15 oz refried beans
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1 packet chicken seasoning (preferably Goya)
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1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
→ Curtido (Slaw)
08 -
½ head green cabbage, sliced
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1 large carrot, peeled and sliced thinly
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½ onion, thinly sliced
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Salt to taste
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½ cup white vinegar or apple cider vinegar
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½ cup boiling water
# Instructions:
01 -
Boil cabbage until soft. Reserve ½ cup water, then drain. Combine cabbage with carrots, onion, salt, vinegar, and reserved water. Let sit while preparing pupusas.
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Mix refried beans, chicken seasoning, and cheese in a bowl. Set aside.
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Combine masa and salt. Gradually add water, mixing by hand until dough resembles play-doh consistency.
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Take a handful of dough, flatten into a disc. Add 1-2 tbsp filling, fold edges to seal, then flatten again into a thick disc.
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Heat oil in skillet over medium heat. Cook pupusas 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown.
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Serve warm with curtido and salsa roja if desired.
# Notes:
01 -
Calories are per pupusa with curtido (estimate)
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Try zucchini or chicharron variations for different fillings
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Perfect for meal prep - stores well in fridge for 3 days