How to make Salvadorian Pupusas

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What are Pupusas?

Pupusas are a traditional dish from El Salvador and are similar to a corn pancake with bean and cheese or meat filling. They are similar to a flatbread or pancake that is made with corn flour (masa) and can be filled with a variety of different savory fillings, like cheese, beans, beef, pork or veggies. They're often with curtido and salsa roja (a Salvadorian red sauce).

How to make Pupusas:

Make Dough:

• Add masa harina (corn flour) and salt to a large mixing bowl then add the warm water.


• Little by little, while mixing the dough with your hand until you get the consistency of a soft play dough


• Add butter and chicken bouillon if you’d like, for extra flavor.

Shape into Balls: Scoop the dough into large golf ball size portions. If the masa is sticking to your hands while forming the pupusas, mix a little bit of water and oil together in a bowl and dip your hands in it as needed, while you work.

Add the Filling: Using the palms of your hands, pat the dough into a disc, about 4 inches in diameter. Scoop a tablespoon of beans and place in the center of the masa disc then sprinkle on some cheese.

Form Pupusa: Gently bring the edges of the dough up and around the filling. Pinch it closed into a ball, then gently pat/slap the dough back and forth between your palms to form it back into a disc.

Cook and Serve: Place pupusas on a hot griddle or skillet and cook for 2-4 minutes on each side, until golden. Serve immediately, topped with Curtido and Salsa Roja.

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