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Pupusas
These pillowy homemade Pupusas are filled with melty cheese, cooked to golden perfection, and just happen to be completely gluten-free.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 158 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Salvadoran
Ingredients
- 1 2/3 cups masa harina corn flour
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/4 cups warm water
- 3/4 cup shredded quesillo or mozzarella cheese
- Vegetable oil for cooking
- curtido pickled cabbage slaw for serving
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the masa harina and salt. Gradually stir in warm water until a dough forms. Knead the dough for several minutes until it becomes smooth and pliable.
- Divide the dough into 6 equal portions. Cover with a damp cloth.
- Flatten each dough ball into a 1/4-inch-thick patty. Place about 2 tablespoons of shredded cheese in the center. Fold the edges over the filling, seal, and flatten into thick discs.
- Heat a light coating of vegetable oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Cook the pupusas for 2-4 minutes per side, until golden brown. Serve warm with curtido.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
158kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
24g
(8%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Cholesterol
11mg
(4%)
Sodium
383mg
(16%)
Potassium
94mg
(3%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
0.1g
(0%)
Vitamin A
162IU
(3%)
Calcium
115mg
(12%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 158
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 158kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 24g | 8% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 11mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 383mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 94mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 0.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 162IU | 3% |
| Calcium | 115mg | 12% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.