Pupusas with Curtido
This Salvadoran classic is made by filling masa dough with cheese or black beans. Keep leftover curtido in the fridge for up to two weeks.
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This Salvadoran classic is made by filling masa dough with cheese or black beans. Keep leftover curtido in the fridge for up to two weeks.
Ingredients
Curtido
- 4 cups shredded cabbage
- 1 medium carrot, coarsely grated
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced onion
- 1/2 jalapeno chile, finely diced, optional
- 1/2 cup white vinegar
- 2 tsp. salt
- 2 tsp. sugar
- 1 tsp. dried oregano
Pupusas
- 4 cups masa harina, such as Maseca
- 2 tsp. ground cumin
- 1 tsp. baking powder
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1/2 cup vegetarian refried black beans
- 1/2 cup crumbled Cotija cheese
- 8 tsp. vegetable oil
Preparation
1. To make Curtido: Pour 4 cups boiling water over cabbage, carrot, onion, and jalapeño in bowl. Steep 5 minutes; drain.
2. Bring vinegar, 1/2 cup water, salt, sugar, and oregano to a boil in saucepan. Pour over cabbage mixture. Cover, and cool.
3. To make Pupusas: Combine masa harina, cumin, baking powder, and salt in bowl. Stir in 3 cups warm water, adding more, if needed, to form soft dough. Cover, and let stand 30 minutes.
4. Line baking sheet with wax paper. Roll dough into 16 balls. Make indentation in centers; fill 8 balls with 1 Tbs. refried beans; fill remaining 8 balls with 1 Tbs. cheese. Fold edges over fillings, and roll into balls once more. Press into 4-inch disks. Place on prepared baking sheet.
5. Heat 2 tsp. oil in skillet over medium-high heat. Add 4 Pupusas at a time to skillet; cook 5 to 6 minutes, turning once. Serve with Curtido.
Nutrition Information
- Calories 304
- Carbohydrate Content 48 g
- Cholesterol Content 9 mg
- Fat Content 10 g
- Fiber Content 6 g
- Protein Content 9 g
- Saturated Fat Content 2 g
- Sodium Content 806 mg
- Sugar Content 2 g