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HOW TO MAKE PUPUSAS

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• Today, we'll talking about Salvadoran pupusas, thick homemade tortillas stuffed with with a variety of fillings and then cooked on a hot griddle.

INGREDIENTS

• 5 cups masa harina flour 4 cups water, approximately 16 -24 ounces canned refried beans 3 cups soft white cheese light vegetable oil or light olive oil

DIRECTIONS

• In a large mixing bowl, gradually stir water into masa harina until dough forms a ball that can be handled.

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• Into another bowl, empty the refried beans.

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• Place the grated cheese into a separate bowl.
• Divide dough into about 25 pieces.
• Roll each into a ball and flatten between the palms of your hands to about 1/2-inch thick.

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• Put a spoonful of beans and a small handful of cheese into the center of each pupusa. Flatten again with the filling inside.
• Heat a heavy, wide-bottomed or flat skillet until hot.

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• Brush with oil and cook pupusas on each side 4-5 minutes until a pale golden-brown. The outside should be firm.