Pupusas Recipe

Pupusas is a Salvadorian arepa made with masa harina and filled with whatever you desire, friend!

This pupusas recipe is filled with cheese, and again you can fill it with beans and onions, and even some ground beef!

Now one thing you should know about making this pupusa recipe is how easy it is; all you need is five ingredients.

But more about puposas ingredients later.

For me, the best pupusas come together when you get the dough to rest for a while before forming the balls. That way, the dough hydrates and becomes soft.

Also, coating your hands with oil helps to coat the whole pupusa with fat, which also helps to hydrate the dough. 

What to Serve Puposas with?

You can serve it with some hot sauce on the side, pico de Gallo, or any dipping sauce you like.

We love Salsa Roja, a Salvadoran sauce served with pupusas.

What is Masa Harina?

For those unfamiliar with what masa harina is and where to find it, below you will learn what it is and where to find it.

Masa harina is very popular in many Latin American recipes and translated, it means “dough flour,” and it is found in tortillas, tamales, pupusas, and other popular dishes.

Masa Harina is made from dried masa and corn that is treated with a solution. This solution consists of lime and water and is known as slake lime.

You can find masa harina basically anywhere you buy your grocery. If you can’t find it, head over to the ethnic aisle or Hispanic section of the store.

Recipes you might like:

• Ground Beef Pupusas
• Creamy Corn Soup
• Instant Pot Buffalo Chicken

What are the ingredients to make Pupusas?

To make this Salvadorian pupusa recipe, you are going to need the following ingredients:

• masa harina
• water
• salt
• Oaxaca or mozzarella cheese
• Oil

How to Make Pupusas Salvadoreñas

Now that you have all your ingredients follow the steps below!

1. Use a large bowl and combine the masa harina with salt.
2. Next, add the water and mix for about 2 minutes.
3. Let the dough rest for 15 minutes.
4. Use oil and cover your hands before forming small dough balls.
5. Using your thumb, you are going to create a well in the middle of the dough.
6. Fill the hole with cheese and pinch it closed.
7. Carefully flatten the dough ball and create a small disk.
8. In a skillet, add the oil and heat over medium heat.
9. Once the oil in the skillet is hot, place the pupusas and cook for about 4 minutes on each side.
10. Place them on a plate covered with a paper towel to drain excess oil.

Your Pupusas are ready to serve!

Pupusas Recipe

Now that you know how to make this receta de pupusas, print it with the exact measurements.