Pupusa Paradise (Paraíso de Pupusas)
Paraíso de Pupusas (Pupusa Paradise) is a traditional Salvadoran dish that consists of thick corn tortillas filled with a variety of savory ingredients. Pupusas are a beloved staple of Salvadoran cuisine and are often enjoyed with curtido (a pickled cabbage slaw) and salsa roja.
Ingredients
- 2 cups masa harina (corn flour)
- 1 1/2 cups warm water
- 1 cup refried beans
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup cooked and seasoned pork filling
- 1 cup chopped loroco (edible flower buds)
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix the masa harina with the warm water to form a soft dough.
- Divide the dough into 8 equal portions and flatten each portion into a disk.
- Place a spoonful of the desired filling (beans, cheese, pork, or loroco) in the center of each disk.
- Fold the dough over the filling to enclose it completely, then pat and shape it into a thick disk.
- Cook the pupusas on a hot, lightly greased griddle or skillet for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve the pupusas hot with curtido and salsa roja.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 30 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 20 minutes
- Total time:
- 50 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 250 per pupusa
- Carbohydrates
- 30g
- Protein
- 8g
- Fat
- 10g
Supplies
Large bowl Griddle or skillet
Tools
Spoon Knife
Serving suggestions
Serving suggestions: Enjoy the pupusas with a side of curtido and salsa roja.
Tips & tricks
Tips: Make sure the griddle or skillet is hot before cooking the pupusas to ensure a crispy exterior.
Cost
$10