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Pupusas Recipe

A traditional Salvadoran dish made of thick corn tortillas stuffed with a savory filling.
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Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Salvadoran
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 200 kcal

Ingredients 

Dough

  • 2 cups masa harina
  • 1.5 cups water

Filling

  • 1 cup refried beans
  • 1 cup shredded cheese

Instructions 

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine masa harina and water. Mix until a dough forms.
  2. Divide the dough into equal portions and flatten each portion into a disc.
  3. Place a spoonful of refried beans and cheese in the center of each disc. Fold the edges over the filling and flatten again.
  4. 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: 8g | 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

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Pupusas
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