Pupusas California Recipe

Name: Pupusas California
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb fresh cornflour; ½ cup Hidden Valley Original Ranch Dressing; 2 tablespoons lemon juice or 2 tablespoons lemon zest; 1 cup shallot, chopped; 12 lb ground pork; 6 tomatoes, sliced; 1 -2 jalapeno, sliced; ¼ cup fresh cilantro or ¼ cup Italian parsley, minced; 12 lb any white cheese or 12 lb yellow cheese; 12 cabbage, thinly sliced

Servings: persons

1
In a bowl mix in masa add 1/4 water and salt cover and set aside.
2
Making the ground pork: sauteed in a small pan till all fat has rendered, add shallots salt and pepper, set aside.
3
Making the sauce: add tomatoes shallots lemon zest salt and pepper into a blender and mix well u might like to add cilantro and a jalapeno and set in frigerator till serving time.
4
To make Pupusas: Grab a small amount of masa into your hands just like a meat ball but this time flatten the masa as small as your palm add the ground pork and some cheese and cover it will look just like an enclose personal pizza!
5
Add to a hot pan 21/2 minutes each side Serve hot with the salsa and cabbage slaw on the side and top it with original ranch dressing!

9495

kcal

Calories

736

Fat

107

Carbs

598

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

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb fresh cornflour, ½ cup Hidden Valley Original Ranch Dressing, 2 tablespoons lemon juice or 2 tablespoons lemon zest, 1 cup shallot, chopped, and more.

Yes, Pupusas California falls under the Meat & Poultry 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 California

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Variations & substitutions

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