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.

Pupusa Paradise (Paraíso de Pupusas)

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

  1. In a large bowl, mix the masa harina with the warm water to form a soft dough.
  2. Divide the dough into 8 equal portions and flatten each portion into a disk.
  3. Place a spoonful of the desired filling (beans, cheese, pork, or loroco) in the center of each disk.
  4. Fold the dough over the filling to enclose it completely, then pat and shape it into a thick disk.
  5. 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.
  6. 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