Name: Pupusa Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 75 min
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 teaspoon granulated sugar; 2 3/4 cup cold water; 1 medium carrot; 2 tablespoons olive oil or neutral oil; 1/2 cup pickled jalapeño peppers; 1 tablespoon dried Mexican oregano; 1 cup water; 1 cup apple cider vinegar; 1/2 cup diced roasted butternut squash; 1 cup hot water; 3 cups masa harina; 1/2 head of cabbage; 2 teaspoons kosher salt; 2 cups shredded mozzarella

Pupusas

How can I avoid the dough from falling apart when I am stuffing it?

How can I keep the pupusas from sticking to the griddle?

What are traditional fillings for pupusas?

Can I make my pupusas ahead of time and cook them later?

I can't form a perfect round shape, does that matter?

Can I bake or deep fry pupusas instead of grilling them?

This is a step-by-step on how to make pupusas! This recipe hails from El Salvador and is made by mixing corn flour with water and salt. It's topped with a quick pickled cabbage slaw called curtido.

Milk

Wheat

Vegetarian

Seasonings

gram

Coarse Salt

Sugars & Sweeteners

sugar

Water

milliliter

water

Fresh Vegetables

carrot

Oils

olive oil

Pickles

pickled jalapeno pepper

mexican oregano

Vinegar

apple cider vinegar

butternut squash

Flour & Meal

masa

green cabbage

Cheese

part skim shredded mozzarella cheese

Zinc

Minerals

Sodium

Potassium

Magnesium

Iron

Calcium

Calories

Sugar

Carbohydrates

Choline

Vitamins

Vitamin B6

Riboflavin (B2)

Thiamin (B1)

Total monounsaturated fatty acids

Phosphorus

Lutein+zeaxanthin

Vitamin E

Selenium

Total polyunsaturated fatty acids

Saturated Fat

Vitamin A

Dietary Fiber

Manganese

Copper

Pantothenic acid (B5)

Cholesterol

Trans fatty acids

Lactose

Beta-cryptoxanthin

Vitamin C

Dietary Folate Equivalents

Protein

Alpha-carotene

Beta-carotene

Niacin (B3)

Vitamin K

Join the culinary journey to Central America. Relish the warm, stuffed corn tortillas known as Pupusas, filled with homemade flavorful red bean paste, caramelized onions, and queso fresco, a rich fresh cheese. This recipe provides explicit instructions, ensuring perfect results every time.

Classic Central American Pupusas

These traditional Central American pupusas feature a delightful, thick corn tortilla embracing a flavor-packed filling of red beans, cheese, and raw onions. Easy to prepare, they're a fabulous way to explore global cuisine right from your kitchen.