Pupusas Recipe
Cornmeal flatbread stuffed with your choice of Cheese, Chicharon, mixta (cheese and chicharron), beans or cheese and beans.
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Ingredients
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Pupusa Ingredients
Method
Pupusa Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Dough
In a mixing bowl, combine the masa harina, salt, and water. Mix until a soft dough forms. Let it rest for about 10 minutes.
- 2
Prepare the Fillings
In separate bowls, have your chosen fillings ready: cheese, chicharron, beans, or a combination.
- 3
Form the Pupusas
Divide the dough into 8 equal portions. Flatten each portion into a small disc about 1/4 inch thick. Place a tablespoon of your chosen filling in the center, fold the dough over the filling, and pinch to seal. Gently flatten the filled dough to form a thicker disc.
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- 5
Serve
Serve the pupusas warm with curtido (pickled cabbage) and salsa on the side.
