Pupusas

This homemade pupusas recipe uses simple masa dough and can be filled with cheese, beans, chicken, or veggies. Quick, budget-friendly, and extra delicious when served with curtido or salsa.

📝 Ingredients

• 2 cups masa harina (corn flour)*
• 1 1/2 cups warm water
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/3 cup shredded cheese ((I used a mexican blend of cheeses))
• oil

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Combine the masa, water and salt in a bowl and stir to combine into a dough.
2. 2Divide the mixture into 6 balls and flatten each one into a 3 inch disk.
3. 3Place 1 tablespoon of shredded cheese in the center of the disk and carefully fold in the edges to enclose the cheese.
4. 4Flatten the disk, covering the cheese and form into 1/4 inch thick disks (about 5-6 inches across).
5. 5Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large saute pan. Add 2-3 pupusas at a time and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side for a total of 8-10 minutes.
6. 6Serve with slaw, guacamole, crema and/or salsa.