Pupusas (El Salvador)
Beans
Fried
Latin America
Main Course
Cook time
45 min
Difficulty
Medium
Portion
Single
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Ingredients: Masa harina (1/2 cup), Water (1/3 cup), Refried beans or cheese (2 tbsp), Oil (for cooking) (1 tbsp), Cabbage slaw (curtido) (1/4 cup (optional))
260 kcal
8.1 protein
7.4 fat
40.2 carbs
Confidence 100%
Vegetarian-leaning
Step 1: Mix masa and water into dough. Divide and fill with beans or cheese. Make sure to mix thoroughly so that all flavors are evenly incorporated and textures are consistent..
Step 2: Seal and flatten into discs. Cook on hot griddle until browned. Take care with this step, as it ensures the dish develops the intended depth of flavor and ideal texture..
Step 3: Serve with curtido slaw if desired. Arrange the dish neatly on a plate and, if desired, add fresh herbs or complementary condiments to enhance presentation and taste..
Pupusas con Curtido
El Salvador
Street Food
Cornmeal
Vegetarian
Cook time
60 min
Difficulty
Medium
Portion
Single
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Ingredients: Masa harina (1/2 cup), Warm water (1/3 cup), Salt (1/4 tsp), Refried beans (2 tbsp), Quesillo or mozzarella, shredded (2 tbsp), Oil (to oil hands) (1 tsp), Cabbage, finely shredded (curtido) (1 cup), Carrot, grated (curtido) (1/4 cup), Onion, thinly sliced (curtido) (2 tbsp), White vinegar (curtido) (2 tbsp), Dried oregano & sugar (curtido) (pinch each), Tomato sauce (salsa roja) (1/2 cup), Garlic, oregano, water (salsa roja) (pinch, pinch, splash)
324.5 kcal
9.9 protein
8.3 fat
53.4 carbs
Confidence 81%
Vegetarian-leaning
Step 1: Curtido: Toss cabbage, carrot, and onion with vinegar, oregano, sugar, and salt. Let sit 30–60 minutes (or refrigerate overnight).
Step 2: Salsa roja: Simmer tomato sauce with a pinch of garlic, oregano, salt, and water until spoonable; keep warm.
Step 3: Dough: Mix masa with salt and warm water to a soft, non-sticky dough; rest 5 minutes.
Step 4: Shape: Oil hands. Flatten a ball into a disc, add beans and cheese, pinch closed, then gently pat into a thick puck with no leaks.
Step 5: Cook on a medium-hot comal 3–4 minutes per side until brown spots form and cheese melts. Serve with curtido and salsa.