PUPUSAS RECIPE
It's hard to beat a good pupusa. The dough is made from masa harina, instant cornflour in many different colors and flavors. Pupusas are traditionally filled with cheese or pork (or both), but you can fill them up with whatever you have on hand! I've included a recipe for the traditional version below, as well as one for sweet pupusas that are stuffed with bananas and chocolate chips.
Provided by Joyce Zahariadis
Categories Recipes
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a bowl, combine masa harina with salt. Add water and mix for 2 minutes. Let it rest for 15 minutes to hydrate the mix fully.
- Coat your hands with oil. Form a small ball and with your thumb, create a well in the middle. Fill with cheese and pinch to close. Flatten the ball to create a small disk.
- Add oil to the skillet and heat it over medium heat. Once hot, place the pupusas and cook for 4 minutes per side.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 374 calories, Carbohydrate 45 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 34 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 17 grams fat, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 13 grams protein, SaturatedFat 7 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 1108 milligrams sodium, Sugar 1 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams unsaturated fat
CHEESE PUPUSAS
Cheese pupusas - stuffed, griddled masa cakes - and their accompanying slaw, curtido, are quintessential Salvadoran street foods. This recipe is adapted from Janet Lainez, who has been making them for homesick Latinos every summer at the Red Hook Ball Fields for nearly 25 years. She likes to use mozzarella rather than Salvadoran cheese - preferably Polly-O, established in Brooklyn, 1899.
Provided by Francis Lam
Categories cakes
Time 40m
Yield 9 pupusas (3 to 4 servings)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a large bowl, mix the salt well into the masa harina. With your hands, knead the water into the masa harina in a few additions; work in all the water evenly. The dough will feel like stiff mashed potatoes. Lay a 12-inch square of plastic wrap or a zip-lock on a smooth work surface.
- Divide the cheese into 9 equal piles. Roll a 2-ounce ball of dough in your hands, about the size of a golf ball, and pat it out in your hand to form a disc a little larger than your palm. (If the dough is very sticky, lightly moisten or oil your hands.) Pat a pile of cheese onto the masa, leaving just a little space around the edges (cup your hand slightly if it helps). Carefully close your hand to bring the edges of the disc closer, and use your other hand to pat and pinch it together to enclose the cheese in a rough ball. Patch any holes with a little more masa, but don't worry too much - cheese that leaks out will brown deliciously in the pan. Moisten or oil the plastic wrap, and pat out the pupusa on it, forming a disc about 4 inches wide. Repeat, forming a second pupusa.
- Heat a large nonstick sauté pan over medium heat, and very lightly grease it with oil. When the oil appears thin, lay the pupusas in the pan, and cook until richly browned in spots, about 4 minutes. (If you can fit 3 or 4 pupusas at a time in the pan, increase heat to medium-high.) It's O.K. if the cheese starts to bubble out. Flip the pupusas, and cook another 4 minutes, until they're browned and cooked through. Serve finished ones immediately with curtido, and repeat forming and cooking the remaining pupusas.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 490, UnsaturatedFat 11 grams, Carbohydrate 46 grams, Fat 24 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 24 grams, SaturatedFat 12 grams, Sodium 544 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 0 grams
PUPUSAS
These easy and delicious homemade Pupusas are filled with beans and cheese served with traditional toppings like curtido and salsa roja. Hopefully you feel them transport you to the streets of El Salvador!
Provided by Lauren Allen
Categories Main Course
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Make Dough: Add masa harina (corn flour) and salt to a large mixing bowl. Add the warm water, little by little, mixing the dough with your hand. You may not need all of the water. You want the masa to be the consistency of a soft play dough. If the dough is too wet, mix in some more masa harina. If it's too dry, add a little more water. Mix in butter and chicken bouillon, if using.
- Scoop into balls: Scoop the dough into large, golf-ball-size portions. You can scoop all of the dough into balls before continuing, or make 1 pupusa at a time. Be sure to keep the dough covered with a damp cloth as you work, to keep it from drying out.
- Flatten and add filling: Use the palms of your hands to pat the dough into a disc, about 4 inches in diameter. Scoop about half a tablespoon of the beans and place it in the center of the dough circle, followed by a pinch of shredded cheese.
- Shape into disc: Gently bring the edges of the dough up and around the filling, pinching it closed into a ball. Gently pat the dough between your palms to form it into a disc again. Be gentle so you don't have big cracks of filling come through, but if you do have some, its fine! They don't need to be perfect.
- 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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 108 kcal, Carbohydrate 15 g, Protein 4 g, Fat 4 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 9 mg, Sodium 173 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0.3 g, TransFat 0.04 g, UnsaturatedFat 1.4 g, ServingSize 1 serving
BASIC CREAMY CHEESE SAUCE
This is a basic cheese sauce that you can spruce up with any herbs or spices you may like. I like this sauce with baked potatoes.
Provided by queenbeatrice
Categories Sauces
Time 12m
Yield 2 cups, 32 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Melt butter in heavy saucepan on top of stove.
- Add flour and stir until well mixed and bubbly being careful not to scorch.
- Remove from heat and add milk; stirring until well blended.
- Return sauce to heat and bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
- Reduce heat, add shredded cheese and parmesan and cook until cheese melts and there is no taste of raw starch.
- Add salt and pepper to taste.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 19.1, Fat 1.3, SaturatedFat 0.8, Cholesterol 3.8, Sodium 35.9, Carbohydrate 0.9, Protein 0.9
BASIC CHEESE PUPUSAS
A popular food in El Salvador. A thick corn tortilla filled with cheese and easy to customize. Serve topped with curtido (picked cabbage) or eat plain. My ex-boyfriend's Salvadorean mother's recipe!
Provided by peep
Categories 100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes Vegetarian
Time 8h57m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add cabbage and cook uncovered until slightly softened, about 3 minutes. Drain in a colander and immediately immerse in ice water for several minutes to stop the cooking process. Drain.
- Mix cabbage, apple cider vinegar, water, onion, carrot, oregano, red pepper flakes, and 1 pinch salt together in a large bowl. Refrigerate until flavors combine, 8 hours to overnight.
- Combine masa harina, water, and 1/2 teaspoon salt together in a large bowl; knead until a smooth, moist dough forms. Add water if dough cracks when you press down on it. Let dough rest, 5 to 10 minutes.
- Stir ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, heavy cream, and scallion together in a bowl to make a paste.
- Divide dough into 8 balls. Press your thumb into the center of each ball to form an indentation. Fill indentations with ricotta cheese paste. Pinch edges together around the filling; flatten and smooth into round 1/4 inch-thick patties between your palms.
- Grease a skillet with cooking spray; preheat over medium heat. Cook pupusas in batches until browned, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
- Drain cabbage mixture and serve alongside pupusas.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 196.7 calories, Carbohydrate 39.3 g, Cholesterol 5.1 mg, Fat 3.6 g, Fiber 4.8 g, Protein 4.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 181 mg, Sugar 2.4 g
HOW TO MAKE PUPUSAS
Pupusas are a delicious dish that comes from El Salvador.
Provided by Carissa
Categories Main Course
Time 55m
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Add the Maseca and salt to a mixing bowl and mix well.
- Slowly add the warm water to the bowl and mix with your hand until you have a moist and soft dough.
- Divide the dough into 6 even sized balls.
- Cut through the sides of a ziploc bag making a flap. Then put one of the dough balls inside the bag.
- Use a heavy pot to flatten the ball.
- Put as much cheese that will fit on top of the flattened ball.
- Fold the dough as if making an empanada. Use the plastic bag to help you do this.
- Shape it back into a ball. Use the bag to help you do this.
- Put the flap back over the ball and flatten again. It shouldn't be thin like a tortilla. They should be thick.
- Heat up a skillet over medium heat.
- Coat the pot with enough oil to keep the pupusa from sticking.
- Once the oil is hot add the pupusa and cook for 3-4 minutes. Then flip and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes or until the pupusa is nicely browned and cooked through.
- Transfer the pupusa to a paper towel lined plate and repeat the above steps with the remaining five balls.
- Add more oil as needed to keep the pupusas from sticking.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 282 kcal, Carbohydrate 58 g, Protein 7 g, Fat 2 g, Sodium 397 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving
BEAN AND CHEESE PUPUSAS RECIPE BY TASTY
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Provided by Tikeyah Whittle
Categories Sides
Time 1h
Yield 12 pupusas
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Make the curtido: In a large bowl, combine the cabbage, onion, carrots, and serrano, if using. Pour the boiling water over the vegetables and toss to combine. Let sit for 10 minutes, then drain.
- In a medium bowl or liquid measuring cup, whisk together the vinegar, oregano, and salt.
- Pour the vinegar mixture over the slaw and toss to coat. Once thoroughly mixed, transfer the curtido and any leftover liquid in the bowl to an airtight jar or container. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 20 minutes, but ideally overnight. The curtido will keep in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
- Make the refried black beans: Heat a large cast iron skillet over medium-low heat for about 5 minutes. Add the oil to the pan. Once hot, add the onion and cook until soft and translucent, about 3 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for about 1 minute, until fragrant and softened.
- Add the black beans, along with their liquid, to the pan and increase the heat to medium. Add the salt. Mash the beans with a potato or bean masher, ensuring no beans are left whole. Cook for 7-10 minutes, stirring frequently, until most of the liquid has evaporated and the beans don't immediately flood the pan when you drag a spatula across the bottom. If you prefer a perfectly smooth consistency, use an immersion blender to purée the beans in the pan, or transfer to a blender and blend until smooth. Season with more salt to taste, then set aside to cool completely before making the pupusa dough.
- Make the pupusa dough: In a large bowl, whisk together the masa harina and salt, then add the water. Use your hands to mix until the dough comes together with a clay-like texture; it should be elastic and not sticky. You may need to knead it for a few minutes.
- Assemble the pupusas: Once the beans have cooled completely, fold in the mozzarella cheese.
- Fill a small bowl with water and set it near your work station. Wet your hands as you work to keep the dough from sticking to your hands.
- Heat a large pan or griddle over medium-high heat for at least 5 minutes.
- While the pan heats, form the pupusas: Take a large, golf ball-sized portion (about 3½ ounces) of dough and roll into a ball, then flatten into an even round, using the fingers of your dominant hand to press the dough against the palm of your non-dominant hand (rather than smashing your palms together), about 5 inches in diameter.
- Fill the dough round with about 3 tablespoons of the bean mixture, or slightly less than the amount of masa used to make the disc. Gently fold 2 sides of the dough over the filling, then rotate and fold up the other 2 sides until the filling is completely encased. Pinch off any excess dough overlapping at the top and return to the remaining masa. Then, carefully pat out the ball between your hands into a roughly 4-inch disc. If the filling breaks through, patch it with a tiny bit of dough. Repeat with the remaining ingredients.
- Lightly brush the hot pan with the vegetable oil, then place 4-5 pupusas (or as many as will fit without touching) in the pan and cook for 3-5 minutes, depending on thickness, until the bottoms are golden brown. Flip and cook on the other side for 3-5 minutes more, until golden brown and cooked through. Repeat with the remaining pupusas.
- Serve the pupusas with the curtido.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 382 calories, Carbohydrate 51 grams, Fat 12 grams, Fiber 10 grams, Protein 16 grams, Sugar 7 grams
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