Pupusas

Ingredients11

• masa harina400 g
• warm water480 ml
• salt1 tsp
• queso fresco250 g
• refried red beans200 g
• green cabbage300 g
• carrot1
• white onion1
• white vinegar120 ml
• dried oregano1 tsp
• vegetable oil1 tbsp

Method

1. Shred the cabbage, grate the carrot, and thinly slice the onion. Toss with vinegar, oregano, and a pinch of salt, then rest to make curtido.
2. Mix masa harina with warm water and salt until a soft, non-sticky dough forms. Cover and rest for 10 minutes.
3. Crumble the queso fresco and mix it with the refried beans.
4. Divide the dough into 8 balls. Flatten each, add a spoonful of filling, and seal, then pat into a thick disk.
5. Cook the pupusas on a lightly oiled griddle over medium heat for 3 to 4 minutes per side until spotted and cooked through.
6. Serve hot with the curtido.