Corn is central: pupusas, tamales, atol. Curtido (pickled cabbage) and hot salsa go with them.
History
Pipil people made corn dishes before the Spanish. Pupusas are now a national dish with an official day (second Sunday of November).
Ingredients
- Corn masa
- Beans
- Cheese
- Pork
- Cabbage
- Loroco
- Chilli
How it's made
- Make a corn dough
- Fill with beans, cheese or pork
- Pat flat and grill on a comal
- Serve with curtido and tomato salsa
Photos: ingredients, making & serving
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What El Salvador drinks
Pilsener beer, horchata de morro, coffee, atol de elote
Ratings & notes
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