Name: Pupusa
Yield: 4 (8 pupusas)
Cuisine: El Salvador
Ingredients: 2 cups masa harina; 1 1/2 cups warm water; 1 cup shredded mozzarella or quesillo; 1/2 cup refried red beans; 1/2 cup cooked chicharron (optional); Oil for the griddle; 2 cups shredded cabbage; 1/4 cup grated carrot; 2 tbsp vinegar; 1 tsp oregano; Tomato salsa

Where it comes from

Pupusas are an ancient Salvadoran food, made from masa and filled with local ingredients. They are sold at pupuserias across the country and have become popular worldwide.

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Recipe

Make Pupusa at home

Serves 4 (8 pupusas)Time 45 minutes

Ingredients

2 cups masa harina
1 1/2 cups warm water
1 cup shredded mozzarella or quesillo
1/2 cup refried red beans
1/2 cup cooked chicharron (optional)
Oil for the griddle
2 cups shredded cabbage
1/4 cup grated carrot
2 tbsp vinegar
1 tsp oregano
Tomato salsa

How it's made

Mix the masa harina with warm water into a soft, smooth dough.
Combine the cabbage, carrot, vinegar, oregano and salt for the slaw (curtido) and let stand.
Roll the dough into 8 balls, flatten each into a cup in your palm and add a spoonful of filling.
Pinch closed and pat into a thick disk about 1/2 inch thick.
Cook on a lightly oiled hot griddle 3 to 4 minutes per side until speckled and golden.
Serve with curtido and salsa.