Pupusas
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
30 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
25
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Calories
108 kcal
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Course
Main Course
Pupusas
Description
Pupusas combine masa harina dough with a savory filling of refried beans and mozzarella or Oaxaca cheese. The dough is mixed to a soft play-dough consistency using warm water, salt, and optionally butter and chicken bouillon for subtle flavor enhancement. The dough is divided into balls, flattened, filled generously with the bean and cheese mixture, and carefully sealed before reshaping into thick pancakes. Cooking on a dry skillet over medium heat yields a golden, slightly crisp surface with a soft interior that encases the creamy filling. The dish is served topped with tangy, spicy salsa roja and a crisp fermented curtido, adding bright contrast.
The masa dough can be stored briefly in the fridge and refreshed with warm water before use. Cooked pupusas reheat well on a hot skillet, and uncooked ones freeze after flash freezing on a baking sheet to maintain shape. This preparation yields a comforting, filling meal highlighting the combination of creamy beans and melty cheese inside a tender corn-based dough.
Ingredients
Pupusas:
- 4 cups masa harina
- 3 1/2 - 4 cups water warm
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 Tablespoons butter optional, softened
- 1 teaspoon Better Than Bouillon chicken base or 1 bouillon cube
Filling:
- 15 oz can refried beans , or homemade
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese or Oaxaca cheese, shredded
Topping:
- 1 recipe Salsa roja
- 1 recipe curtido
Instructions
- Make Dough: Add masa harina (corn flour) and salt to a large mixing bowl then add the warm water, little by little, while mixing the dough with your hand until you get the consistency of a soft play dough. Stir in butter and chicken bouillon.
- Scoop dough into golf-ball-size portions, dipping your hands in an oil and water mixture as needed if the masa is sticking to your hands. Keep dough balls covered with a damp cloth as you work, to keep from drying out.
- Form Pupusas: Pat the dough into a pancake in your hand, about 4 inches in diameter. Add a Tablespoon of refried beans in the center and a sprinkle of shredded cheese. Fold the edges up and pinch to close into a ball. Gently pat the dough back and forth between your palms to form it back into a thin pancake.
- Cook: Heat a large un-greased skillet or pan over medium heat. Place pupusas on the hot pan and cook for about 2-4 minutes on each side. You will know the pupusas are ready to flip when the edges are set and the bottom is lightly golden.
- Serve immediately, topped with Curtido and Salsa Roja.
Notes
- Use bouillon paste or granulated chicken bouillon as an alternative to cubes for easier mixing.
- Experiment with different filling blends including beans, meat, and cheese to vary flavor.
- Store leftover masa dough in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 1-2 days; rehydrate with warm water before use.
- Cooked pupusas keep well refrigerated and reheat best on a hot griddle or skillet.
- For freezing uncooked pupusas, flash freeze individually on a baking sheet for 30 minutes before storing separated by parchment paper for up to 3 months; thaw fully before cooking.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 25Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 108 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 108kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.04g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 9mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 189mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 55mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 0.4g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 136IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 0.001mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 75mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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