
Yields:
1 dz.
Prep Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
2 hrs 15 mins
Pupusas are an easy flatbread made from masa harina that get stuffed with cheese or refried beans - or both! Traditionally they are served with a cabbage relish that brings it a bit of an acidic punch so you don't want to skip it. Perfect as a snack or a side to your Chicken Tortilla Soup.
Have you made these yet? Let us know how it went in the comments below!
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Ingredients
For cabbage relish:
- 1/2
small head green cabbage, shredded
- 1
small yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 1
medium carrot, peeled and grated
- 1 cup
boiling water
- 1/2 cup
apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp.
kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp.
dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp.
granulated sugar
For pupusa:
- 3 cups
masa harina
- 1 1/2 tsp.
kosher salt
- 2 3/4 cups
warm water
- 1 cup
shredded mozzarella
- 1 cup
refried beans
- 2 tsp.
vegetable oil
Directions
- Step 1In a medium bowl, add cabbage, onion, and carrots. Pour boiling water and vinegar over. Add salt, oregano, and sugar and toss to combine. Add more boiling water as necessary to completely cover vegetables. Let cool to room temperature, then cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour.
- Step 2In a large bowl, combine masa harina, salt, and warm water. Knead with your hands until a smooth dough forms. Let rest 10 minutes.
- Step 3Divide dough into 12 balls. Using your thumb, make an indention in the center of each ball and fill with a tablespoon of cheese, beans, or a mixture of both. Pinch dough together to cover filling then use your hands to flatten into a 4” disk, about ¼” thick.
- Step 4In a large skillet over medium heat, heat oil. Working in batches, cook pupusa until golden, 3 minutes per side.
- Step 5Serve with cabbage relish.
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