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Pupusas Recipe

Traditional Salvadoran dish made of thick corn tortillas stuffed with a savory filling.
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Salvadoran
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 200 kcal

Ingredients 

Dough

  • 2 cups masa harina
  • 1.5 cups warm water

Filling

  • 1 cup shredded cheese
  • 1 cup refried beans

Instructions 

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine masa harina and warm water. Mix until a dough forms.
  2. Divide the dough into 8 equal portions and roll into balls.
  3. Flatten each ball into a disc, place a spoonful of filling in the center, and fold the edges over to enclose the filling.
  4. Flatten the filled dough gently to form a thick disc.
  5. Heat a griddle or skillet over medium heat. Cook each pupusa for about 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 200kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 300mg | Potassium: 150mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 200IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Pupusas
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