Pupusas with Curtido Recipe

Name: Pupusas with Curtido
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 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; 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

Servings: persons

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
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

1
To make Curtido: Pour 4 cups boiling water over cabbage, carrot, onion, and jalapeno in bowl.
2
Steep 5 minutes; drain.
3
Bring vinegar, 1/2 cup water, salt, sugar, and oregano to a boil in saucepan.
4
Pour over cabbage mixture.
5
Cover, and cool.
6
To make Pupusas: Combine masa harina, cumin, baking powder, and salt in bowl.
7
Stir in 3 cups warm water, adding more, if needed, to form soft dough.
8
Cover, and let stand 30 minutes.
9
Line baking sheet with wax paper.
10
Roll dough into 16 balls.
11
Make indentation in centers; fill 8 balls with 1 Tbs.
12
refried beans; fill remaining 8 balls with 1 Tbs.
13
cheese.
14
Fold edges over fillings, and roll into balls once more.
15
Press into 4-inch disks.
16
Place on prepared baking sheet.
17
Heat 2 tsp.
18
oil in skillet over medium-high heat.
19
Add 4 Pupusas at a time to skillet; cook 5 to 6 minutes, turning once.
20
Serve with Curtido.

223

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 cups shredded cabbage, 1 medium carrot, coarsely grated, 1/2 cup thinly sliced onion, 1/2 jalapeno chile, finely diced, optional, and more.

Yes, Pupusas with Curtido 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.

Pupusas with Curtido

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