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El Salvador Pupusa (masa cake)

The National Dish of El Salvador, you should see why, delicious!
Course Appetizer
Cuisine El Salvador
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 167kcal
Author International Cuisine

Ingredients

  • 2 cups masa harina
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 1/3 cup warm water
  • 1 cup grated cheese: quesillo queso fresco, oaxaca
  • 2 Tablespoons sour cream preferably El Salvador type
  • Vegetable oil

Instructions

  • Combine masa harina, salt, and water in a mixing bowl. Knead to form a smooth, moist dough with a playdough-like consistency. If the mixture is too dry, add more water, one teaspoon at a time. If the mixture is too sticky, add more masa harina, one teaspoon at a time. Cover the bowl with a clean towel and let stand for 10 minutes.
  • With lightly oiled hands, form the dough into 8 balls about 2 inches in diameter. Using your thumb, make an indentation into one of the balls, forming a small cup. Fill the cup with1 teaspoon, sour cream and 1 tablespoon of cheese and wrap the dough around the filling to seal it. Making sure that the filling does not leak, pat the dough back and forth between your hands to form a round disk about 1/4-inch thick. Repeat with the remaining balls.
  • Heat a lightly oiled skillet over medium-high. Cook the pupusas for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  • Serve warm with curtido and salsa roja on the side.
  • Of course you can add beans or whatever other filling you choose instead of just cheese, it is up to you!

Nutrition

Calories: 167kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 94mg | Potassium: 89mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 221IU | Calcium: 144mg | Iron: 2mg