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Pupusa de Frijol

Bean pupusa.

Prep40 min
Cook20 min
Total1 h
Serves12
DifficultyMedium
Per serving348 kcal
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El SalvadorMain courseVeganVegetarianHalal-friendlyDairy-freeNut-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
  • 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. FillingUse thick refried beans.
  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

Calories348 kcal
Protein12.0 g
Carbohydrates65.6 g
Fat3.8 g
Fibre10.5 g
Sugar4.6 g
Sodium529 mg
Saturated fat0.5 g
Serving sizeabout 270 g

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

Allergens

Contains none of the common allergens.

Quick answers

How long does Pupusa de Frijol take to make?

About 1 h in total: 40 min of preparation and 20 min of cooking.

How many calories are in Pupusa de Frijol?

About 348 kcal per serving, with 12 g of protein. The recipe makes 12 servings of about 270 g each.

Which allergens does Pupusa de Frijol contain?

Based on its ingredients it contains none of the common allergens. Always check the labels of packaged ingredients.

Where is Pupusa de Frijol from?

Pupusa de Frijol is a main course from El Salvador. Bean pupusa.

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