Pupusas Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Pupusas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Pupusas Revueltas Ingredients; 3 -4 cups of instant corn masa flour mixed with about 5 cups water, See my recipe for making tortilla dough; approximately 6 cups of refried red beans (handmade preferrable); approximately 6 cups mozzarella cheese (You want to have equal part of bean and cheese so if you add more bean you need to add more cheese); 5 -7 tablespoons of cold butter, depending on taste; 2 cups salsa, roja sauce; 2 cups , curtido; Salsa Roja Ingredients; 8 small red tomatoes; 1 cup of peeled tomatoes; 1/4 white onion; 1/4 green bell pepper; 3 sprigs cilantro; 2 teaspoons salt; 2 -3 tablespoons of caldo de pollo seasoning (this is chicken buillon seasoning, can find it in most grocery stores); 2 tablespoons oil

Servings: persons

Pupusas Revueltas Ingredients
3 -4 cups of instant corn masa flour mixed with about 5 cups water, See my recipe for making tortilla dough
approximately 6 cups of refried red beans (handmade preferrable)
approximately 6 cups mozzarella cheese (You want to have equal part of bean and cheese so if you add more bean you need to add more cheese)
5 -7 tablespoons of cold butter, depending on taste
2 cups salsa, roja sauce
2 cups , curtido
Salsa Roja Ingredients
8 small red tomatoes
1 cup of peeled tomatoes
1/4 white onion
1/4 green bell pepper
3 sprigs cilantro
2 teaspoons salt
2 -3 tablespoons of caldo de pollo seasoning (this is chicken buillon seasoning, can find it in most grocery stores)
2 tablespoons oil

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["A complete Salvadoran pupusas has many components.", "1 - Filling - Fillings will vary based on your taste but the two most popular fillings are pupusas de queso, pupusas made of cheese only, or pupusas revueltas, pupusas made of a few different fillings. The most common revueltas are made of beans and cheese or chicharron and cheese - see my post on making chicharrones to make this one. My personal favorite is pupusas de queso con loroco, which are pupusas filled with cheese and a type of edible green flower called loroco that is quite similar to asparagus in both look and taste.", "2. Masa dough - This is the standard dough used to make corn tortillas - see my recipe for tortillas de maiz here.", "3 - Curtido - A mix of fermented cabage with a little bit of onion, shaved carrot, and hot chile peppers mixed inches Curtido is either served on the side or put on top of the pupusa to be eaten together in same bite.", "4 - Salsa Roja, or ""Red Sauce"

1273

kcal

Calories

110

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Pupusas Revueltas Ingredients, 3 -4 cups of instant corn masa flour mixed with about 5 cups water, See my recipe for making tortilla dough, approximately 6 cups of refried red beans (handmade preferrable), approximately 6 cups mozzarella cheese (You want to have equal part of bean and cheese so if you add more bean you need to add more cheese), and more.

Yes, Pupusas falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Pupusas

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