Cheese & Bean Pupusas
Handmade corn tortillas stuffed with melted cheese and refried beans, pan-fried until crispy. Serve with pickled cabbage slaw for a complete Salvadoran meal.
- Total time
- 35 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 385
- Protein
- 12g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Mix masa harina, warm water, and salt until dough forms—no lumps, texture like soft play-dough.
Step 2
Cover dough with a damp towel and let rest 10 minutes while you prepare filling.
Step 3
Wet your hands and press 2 tbsp dough into a thin disc in your palm.
Step 4
Add 1 tbsp beans and 2 tbsp cheese in the center; fold edges up and seal.
Step 5
Gently flatten into a disc about 1/2-inch thick. Repeat with remaining dough.
Step 6
Heat oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high until shimmering, about 90 seconds.
Step 7
Pan-fry pupusas 3 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy edges form.
Step 8
Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels. Serve warm with lime wedges.
Tools you’ll need
- large mixing bowl
- 12-inch skillet
- measuring cups and spoons
- kitchen towel
- paper towels
- spatula
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