Thick, griddled corn tortillas stuffed with beans, cheese or pork, eaten with curtido cabbage slaw and tomato sauce. El Salvador's national dish.
History
Pupusas date back to the Pipil people, over 2,000 years ago. A national day for pupusas was declared in 2005.
Ingredients
- Corn masa (or rice flour)
- Refried beans
- Cheese (quesillo)
- Chicharrón
- Loroco flower
- Cabbage
- Carrot
- Vinegar
- Oregano
- Tomato
How it's made
- Make dough from masa and water
- Flatten a ball in the hand and add filling
- Fold the dough around and pat flat
- Cook on a hot comal until spotted
- Serve with curtido and salsa
Photos: ingredients, making & serving
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