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pupusas

Pupusas

Pupusas are a tasty handheld meal from El Salvador. Learn how to make these stuffed tortillas with various ingredients.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Course dinner
Cuisine Salvadoran
Servings 12 servings
Calories 299 kcal

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Griddle

Ingredients
 

  • 3 cups Masa harina
  • 1 tsp Sea salt
  • 3 cups Warm water
  • 2 cups Pepperjack cheese
  • 1 tbsp Avocado oil

Instructions
 

  • Heat the griddle to medium heat.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine masa harina, sea salt, and water.
  • separate the masa into 12 equal balls.
  • Take one ball and flatten it into an approximately 4 inch circle in the palm of your hand.
  • Place 2 tablespoons of cheese into the middle of the flattened masa circle and pull the outside of the circle together to close the cheese inside.
  • Reflatten the pupusa to a 4 inch flattened circle.
  • Fry the pupusas on a hot, lightly oiled griddle for 5 minutes on each side. Continue steps 4-8 until all the pupusas are cooked. Serve immediately with curtido.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pupusaCalories: 299kcal
Keyword masa
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