Pupusas Recipe (+ VIDEO)

Name: Pupusas Recipe (+ VIDEO)
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 21 pupusas
Ingredients: 2 cups cabbage slaw mix; 1 lime; ½ teaspoon salt; 4 cups masa harina; 2 teaspoons salt; 3 cups water; For the Fillings -; ½ cup refried black beans; 1 cup shredded Monterey jack cheese; 4 tablespoons oli; Optional fillings: stewed chicken

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Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings
21 pupusas
Calories
108 kcal
Course
Main Course, Appetizer, Snacks
Cuisine
South American, Mexican, Tex-Mex

Pupusas Recipe (+ VIDEO)

Gael Hudson

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Thick and chewy corn tortillas are filled with beans and cheese, pan fried, and topped with a fresh cabbage slaw. This easy pupusa recipe is perfect for a snack or casual dinner!

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Ingredients

Servings

For the Curtido Slaw –

2 cups cabbage slaw mix
1 lime juiced
½ teaspoon salt

For the Pupusa Dough –

4 cups masa harina
2 teaspoons salt
3 cups water
For the Fillings -
½ cup refried black beans
1 cup shredded Monterey jack cheese
4 tablespoons oli avocado, olive, canola
Optional fillings: stewed chicken carnitas, ground beef, chopped pickled jalapeno, roasted squash, pico de gallo

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Instructions

For the slaw: Set out a medium mixing bowl. Combine the cabbage slaw mix with the lime juice and ½ teaspoon of salt. Mix well. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
For the Pupusa dough: Set out a large mixing bowl. Combine the masa harina, salt, and water. Mix by hand until the mixture is very soft and smooth. Set aside.
Set a large cast-iron skillet on the stovetop. Set the refried beans, shredded Monterey jack cheese, and any other fillings you would like to use on a clean work surface.
Use a scoop to measure out 3-4 tablespoon balls of pupusa dough. They should be slightly larger than golf balls. Rub your hands with additional masa to keep them dry. One at a time, press the masa balls into flat disks about 5 inches wide, or the width of your palm. Place 1 teaspoon of refried beans in the center then cover with 1 tablespoon of shredded cheese. Add a scant amount of any other filling you would like. Be careful not to overfill the pupusas or they will be hard to seal.
Gently fold the sides of the dough up over the fillings and pinch. Then pinch along the sides of the dough creating a clam shell shape. Rotate the closed pupusa in your hands to create a ball. Then gently flatten into a thin disk, about 4 inches across. Check the sides and pinch to seal any areas where filling might be coming out. It’s ok to see a little bit of black beans peeking out here and there, but you don’t want fully open areas.
Heat the skillet over medium and add 1 tablespoon of oil. Once the oil is hot add 4 to 6 pupusas to the skillet at a time. Fry for 3 to 4 minutes per side until golden. Repeat the filling, shaping, and frying until you have used all the pupusa dough. Add oil to the skillet as needed.
Serve immediately, or keep warm in a low heat oven, until all the pupusas are cooked.

Notes

Serve the pupusas warm with a side of slaw to top them. You can also top them with salsa and sour cream if you like!

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1pc Calories 108kcal (5%) Carbohydrates 18g (6%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 3g (5%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g Monounsaturated Fat 1g Cholesterol 5mg (2%) Sodium 353mg (15%) Potassium 89mg (3%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 0.3g (1%) Vitamin A 102IU (2%) Vitamin C 3mg (3%) Calcium 77mg (8%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 21pupusas

Amount Per Serving

Calories 108 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving	1pc
Calories	108kcal	5%
Carbohydrates	18g	6%
Protein	4g	8%
Fat	3g	5%
Saturated Fat	1g	5%
Polyunsaturated Fat	0.5g	3%
Monounsaturated Fat	1g	5%
Cholesterol	5mg	2%
Sodium	353mg	15%
Potassium	89mg	2%
Fiber	2g	8%
Sugar	0.3g	1%
Vitamin A	102IU	2%
Vitamin C	3mg	3%
Calcium	77mg	8%
Iron	2mg	11%