Pupusas

A classic Salvadorian dish, pupusas are quite tasty; especially when served with salsa roja and a large helping of curtido!

Find Vegan Empire's recipe for curtido here, and Vegan Empire's recipe for salsa roja here!

Recipe

Ingredients

4 cups masa harina 
3 1/2 to 4 cups warm water
1/2 tsp. salt
2 to 3 tbsp. Violife cream cheese
1 can refried beans  (you can use homemade too)
2 cups shredded Violife mozzarella shreds

Directions

1. In a large bowl, mix together the masa harina and salt. 
   
2. Add in the warm water, a little bit at a time, mixing the dough with your hands, until you have a soft playdough-like consistency (you may not need all of the water).
   
3. Roll the dough into large, golf ball-sized portions.
   
4. Use your hands to shape the dough into discs with a diameter of about 4 inches.
   
5. In a small bowl, combine the mozzarella shreds and the cream cheese.
   
6. Place about 1/2 tablespoon of the beans in the center of the dough disk, along with a pinch of the cheese mixture. 
   
7. Gently bring the edges of the disk up, over the filling and pinch them together to form a ball. Reform a disk by gently patting the dough.
   
8. Heat a large, ungreased skillet over medium heat.  Once heated, place the pupusas on the pan and cook each side for about 2 to 4 minutes.
   
9. Serve warm with a helping of curtido and salsa roja!  Enjoy!

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