Crispy Salvadoran Pupusas & Tangy Curtido
Experience the ultimate Central American comfort food with these handmade corn cakes stuffed with melting cheese and savory beans. Paired with a zesty, fermented cabbage slaw, this dish offers a perfect harmony of textures and bold, sun-drenched flavors for a memorable Week 41 dinner.
In short
Crispy Salvadoran Pupusas & Tangy Curtido takes about 45 minutes (20 min prep, 25 min cooking), serves 4 and needs 9 ingredients.
Ingredients
- Masa Harina (corn flour)3 cups
- Warm Water2.5 cups
- Shredded Mozzarella or Quesillo250 g
- Refried Black Beans1 cup
- Green Cabbage, shredded0.5 pcs
- Carrot, grated1 pcs
- Apple Cider Vinegar0.5 cups
- Dried Oregano1 tsp
- Salt1 tsp
Instructions
- 1
Combine the shredded cabbage, grated carrots, vinegar, and oregano in a bowl. Massage the vegetables slightly with your hands to soften them, then set aside to marinate and develop flavor.
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the masa harina, a pinch of salt, and warm water. Knead the mixture until a smooth, moist dough forms; it should feel like playdough and not stick to your hands.
- 3
Divide the dough into 8 balls. Use your thumb to create a deep indentation in each ball, fill the center with a spoonful of cheese and beans, and then carefully pinch the dough back over the top to seal.
- 4
Lightly oil your hands and gently pat the filled balls into flat discs about 1 cm thick. Cook them on a preheated medium-high skillet for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown spots appear and the cheese begins to ooze slightly.
- 5
Serve the pupusas while hot and crispy. Top each one with a generous heap of the tangy curtido slaw to provide a fresh, crunchy contrast to the warm, cheesy interior.
Questions and answers
How long does Crispy Salvadoran Pupusas & Tangy Curtido take?
About 45 minutes in total: 20 minutes prep and 25 minutes cooking.
How many servings does it make?
The recipe serves 4.
What ingredients do I need?
You need 9 ingredients: Masa Harina (corn flour), Warm Water, Shredded Mozzarella or Quesillo, Refried Black Beans, Green Cabbage, shredded, Carrot, grated …. With Veloop you can add them all to your shopping list.
