Pupusa for Children Recipe Video
Pupusas are a delicious, inexpensive, easy meal to prepare that adults and kids love! What do you like to add into your papusa?
Summary
Preparation Time5 MinCooking Time10 Min
Ready In15 MinDifficulty LevelVery Easy
Health IndexAverageServings6
Interest GroupClassic
Ingredients
| Masa harina/Corn flour | 2 Cup (32 tbs) | |
| Water | 5 Cup (80 tbs) | |
| Salt | 1 Teaspoon | |
| Mexican cheese | 1 Cup (16 tbs), shredded (use a blend of cheeses if you like) | |
| Cooking oil | 2 Tablespoon |
Nutrition Facts
Serving size
Calories 224 Calories from Fat 112
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 13 g19.7%
Saturated Fat 4.9 g24.5%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 23.1 mg7.7%
Sodium 572 mg23.8%
Total Carbohydrates 22 g7.3%
Dietary Fiber 1.2 g4.9%
Sugars 1 g
Protein 7 g14.3%
Vitamin A 0.8% Vitamin C
Calcium 27.3% Iron 7.4%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Directions
MAKING
1. Combine the masa, water and salt in a bowl and stir to combine into a dough.
2. Divide the mixture into 6 balls and flatten each one into a 3 inch disk.
3. Place 1 tbsp of shredded cheese in the center of the disk and carefully fold in the edges to enclose the cheese.
4. Flatten the disk, covering the cheese and form into 1/4 inch thick disks (about 5-6 inches across).
FINALIZING
5. Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large saute pan. Add 2-3 pupusas at a time and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side for a total of 8-10 minutes.
SERVING
6. Serve warm with guacamole or sour cream or salsa or vinegary coleslaw
TIPS
*Make sure to buy masa harina (sold at most groceries) which is different from cornmeal
To Freeze: After step 4, place on sheet tray and freeze for 30 minutes or until frozen then transfer to a ziploc bag label and freeze up to 4 months. When ready, defrost in fridge for 24 hours and follow steps 5-6.
1. Combine the masa, water and salt in a bowl and stir to combine into a dough.
2. Divide the mixture into 6 balls and flatten each one into a 3 inch disk.
3. Place 1 tbsp of shredded cheese in the center of the disk and carefully fold in the edges to enclose the cheese.
4. Flatten the disk, covering the cheese and form into 1/4 inch thick disks (about 5-6 inches across).
FINALIZING
5. Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large saute pan. Add 2-3 pupusas at a time and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side for a total of 8-10 minutes.
SERVING
6. Serve warm with guacamole or sour cream or salsa or vinegary coleslaw
TIPS
*Make sure to buy masa harina (sold at most groceries) which is different from cornmeal
To Freeze: After step 4, place on sheet tray and freeze for 30 minutes or until frozen then transfer to a ziploc bag label and freeze up to 4 months. When ready, defrost in fridge for 24 hours and follow steps 5-6.
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