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Pupusas Recipe

Traditional Salvadoran dish made with corn masa and filled with cheese, beans, or meat.
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Salvadoran
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 200 kcal

Ingredients 

Pupusas Ingredients

  • 2 cups Masa Harina corn flour
  • 1.5 cups Water
  • 1 cup Refried Beans optional
  • 1 cup Grated Cheese queso fresco or mozzarella

Instructions 

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine masa harina and water. Mix until a dough forms.
  2. Divide the dough into 8 equal portions and roll into balls.
  3. Flatten each ball into a disc, place a spoonful of beans and cheese in the center, and fold the dough over the filling. Flatten again gently.
  4. Heat a griddle over medium heat. Cook each pupusa for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 200kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 300mg | Potassium: 150mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 200IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 1mg

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