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Pupusa de Frijol con Queso

Bean and cheese pupusa.

Prep45 min
Cook20 min
Total1 h 5 min
Serves12
DifficultyHard
Per serving482 kcal
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El SalvadorMain courseVegetarianHalal-friendlyNut-free

Ingredients

For 12 servings. All ingredients are generic, never brand names.

  • Masa harina (white corn)600 g
  • Warm water750 ml
  • Salt1 tsp
  • Oil (for hands)2 tbsp
  • Refried red beans400 g
  • Quesillo or mozzarella400 g
  • Cabbage, shredded1/2
  • Carrot, grated1
  • Onion1/2
  • Vinegar200 ml
  • Oregano1 tsp
  • Chilli flakes1/2 tsp
  • Salt1 tsp
  • Tomatoes5
  • Onion1/2
  • Garlic clove1
  • Oregano1/2 tsp
  • Salt1/2 tsp

Method

  1. DoughKnead masa with warm water until soft.
  2. FillingMix beans and cheese.
  3. ShapePat a ball flat, add filling, close and pat into a thick disc.
  4. CookCook on a hot comal 4 minutes per side.
  5. CurtidoScald cabbage, then toss with carrot, onion, vinegar, oregano and chilli; ferment a few hours.
  6. SalsaBoil tomatoes with onion and garlic; blend thin with oregano.

Nutrition per serving

Calories482 kcal
Protein20.4 g
Carbohydrates66.0 g
Fat14.8 g
Fibre10.5 g
Sugar4.8 g
Sodium736 mg
Saturated fat7.5 g
Serving sizeabout 310 g

Estimated from the ingredients; actual values vary with brands and portion sizes.

Allergens

Contains Milk.

Quick answers

How long does Pupusa de Frijol con Queso take to make?

About 1 h 5 min in total: 45 min of preparation and 20 min of cooking.

How many calories are in Pupusa de Frijol con Queso?

About 482 kcal per serving, with 20 g of protein. The recipe makes 12 servings of about 310 g each.

Which allergens does Pupusa de Frijol con Queso contain?

Based on its ingredients it contains Milk. Always check the labels of packaged ingredients.

Where is Pupusa de Frijol con Queso from?

Pupusa de Frijol con Queso is a main course from El Salvador. Bean and cheese pupusa.

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