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Salvadoran Pupusas Guatemalan-style
Photo: Alexander Maasch

Salvadoran Pupusas Guatemalan-style

5 ingredients 6 steps fandom
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

687
Calories
20g
Protein
24g
Fat
95g
Carbs

Counts 3 of 5 ingredients — the other 2 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 3 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Flour 1 cup (125g) all-purpose 455
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Cheese 1 oz (28g) cheddar 113
Water not in our table 0
Bean not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

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

1

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

2

Into another bowl, empty the refried beans. Place the grated cheese into a separate bowl.

3

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. Put a spoonful of beans and a small handful of cheese into the center of each pupusa. Flatten again with the filling inside.

4

Heat a heavy, wide-bottomed or flat skillet until hot. Brush with oil and cook pupusas on each side 4-5 minutes until a pale golden-brown. The outside should be firm.

5

Category:Guatemalan Recipes

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Category:Guatemalan Snacks

Recipe sourced from fandom

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