Pupusas

3.67 from 3 votes

This homemade pupusas recipe uses simple masa dough and can be filled with cheese, beans, chicken, or veggies. Quick, budget-friendly, and extra delicious when served with curtido or salsa.

Prep Time10

Cook Time10

Total Time20

Course: Main Dish

Cuisine: Salvadoran

Servings:

Calories: 157kcal

Author: Catherine McCord

Ingredients

2 cups masa harina (corn flour)*
1 1/2 cups warm water
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/3 cup shredded cheese (I used a mexican blend of cheeses)
oil

Instructions

Combine the masa, water and salt in a bowl and stir to combine into a dough.
Divide the mixture into 6 balls and flatten each one into a 3 inch disk.
Place 1 tablespoon of shredded cheese in the center of the disk and carefully fold in the edges to enclose the cheese.
Flatten the disk, covering the cheese and form into 1/4 inch thick disks (about 5-6 inches across).
Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large saute pan. Add 2-3 pupusas at a time and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side for a total of 8-10 minutes.
Serve with slaw, guacamole, crema and/or salsa.

Notes

*Make sure to buy masa harina (sold at most groceries) which is different from cornmeal
To Freeze: After step 4, place on sheet tray and freeze for 30 minutes or until frozen then transfer to a ziploc bag label and freeze up to 4 months. When ready, defrost in fridge for 24 hours and follow steps 5-6.
Keep a bowl of water nearby: Wet hands make shaping the dough much easier.
Don't overstuff: Too much filling will make the pupusa burst open.
Cook in batches: Don't crowd the pan so they cook evenly.
Reheat leftovers: Warm pupusas in a skillet for the best texture (avoid the microwave if you can).

Nutrition

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