Salvadoran Pupusas

local_grocery_store Ingredients

• 2 cups masa harina
• 1 1/2 cups warm water
• 1 cup refried beans
• 1 cup shredded cheese
• 1/2 cup loroco, chopped
• 1/2 lb ground pork
• 1 tsp salt

restaurant_menu Method

1. 1.In a large bowl, mix together the masa harina and warm water until a soft dough forms.
2. 2.Roll the dough into golf ball-sized balls and use your fingers to press a well into the center of each ball.
3. 3.Fill each well with your desired filling (refried beans and cheese, cheese and loroco, or pork and cheese).
4. 4.Fold the dough over the filling and use your hands to flatten the ball into a disc.
5. 5.Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and cook the pupusas for 2-3 minutes on each side, until golden brown and crispy.
6. 6.Serve hot with curtido and tomato salsa.

lightbulb_outline Tips

• chevron_rightIf you don't have loroco, you can substitute chopped spinach or chard.
• chevron_rightMake sure your filling isn't too wet or it may leak out of the pupusa while cooking.
• chevron_rightIf you have leftovers, store them in an airtight container in the fridge and reheat in the oven or toaster oven for best results.