Pupusas on a plate

How to Make the Best Pupusas: Authentic and Easy

Hey there, pupusa lovers! Ready to dive into the ultimate Salvadoran culinary experience? Today, we’re whipping up the best pupusas with authentic techniques and ingredients you can find at your local Walmart. Whether you’re a pupusa pro or a first-timer, this recipe is going to make you the star of your next meal. So, grab your apron and get ready to create some mouthwatering magic in your kitchen!

Ingredients

Masa (Dough):

  • 4 cups Maseca (Instant Corn Masa Flour)
  • 3 cups warm water
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Fillings:

  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (or Salvadoran quesillo if you can find it)
  • 2 cups refried beans (grab a can from the Hispanic foods aisle at Walmart)
  • 2 cups refried beans (grab a can from the Hispanic foods aisle at Walmart) 1 cup cooked pork chicharrón (or ground pork, seasoned and cooked)

Curtido (Pickled Cabbage Slaw):

  • 1 small green cabbage, shredded
  • 1 carrot, grated
  • 1 small white onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup white vinegar
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

Salsa Roja (Tomato Sauce):

  • 5 Roma tomatoes
  • 1 small white onion
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1/2 green bell pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 2 cups water

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Curtido
  2. Make the Salsa Roja
  3. Prepare the Masa
  4. Prepare the Fillings
  5. Form the Pupusas
  6. Cook the Pupusas
  7. Serve and Enjoy

Tips:

Don’t Overfill: It might be tempting, but overfilling can cause the pupusas to burst. Keep it moderate to ensure they hold together.

Rest the Dough: Letting the dough rest for about 10 minutes before forming the pupusas can make it easier to handle.

Double Batch: Make extra curtido and salsa roja. They keep well in the fridge and are great with other dishes too.