Directions for: Pupusas
Ingredients
Dough4 cup corn flour
1 cup water
salt
Refried Beans1 cup uncooked beans (small red or black), cleaned and soaked in water overnight
1 onion, quartered
2 fingers cilantro
green pepper, seeded
3 clove garlic
3 cup water
cup lard
cup onion, diced
Ground Pork Mixture1 cup pork shoulder and pork belly
2 onions
4 clove garlic
cup water
2 tomatoes
1 green pepper
1 red pepper
salt
Cheese and Loroco Filling3 cup Mozzarella or Monterey Jack cheese
1 cup chopped Loroco
cup finely chopped onion
salt
Salvadorian Coleslaw1 shredded cabbage
1 grated carrot
cup cider vinegar
salt and pepper
oregano
jalapeno chili pepper
Salsa2 lb(s) tomatoes
1 green pepper
2 clove garlic
1 onion
1 tsp oregano
cilantro
salt and pepper to taste
sugar (optional - add if the tomato sauce is acidic)
Pupusas1 Tbsp oil
Dough (see recipe)
1 cup Refried Beans (see recipe)
1 cup Ground Pork Mixture (see recipe)
1 cup Cheese and Loroco Filling (see recipe)
1 cup Salvadorian Coleslaw (see recipe)
1 cup Salsa (see recipe)
Directions
Dough1. For each cup of corn flour slowly add water, and knead for 3 minutes or until dough is smooth with no lumps.
2. Let dough rest for 30 minutes.
Refried Beans1. Add all ingredients (except lard and onion) to large pot on the stove.
2. Boil mixture for approximately 1 hour or until the beans are cooked through and water is absorbed.
3. Empty the mixture into a food processor or mash by hand.
4. Place a skillet over medium heat and add lard.
5. When melted, add onion and cook until caramelized.
6. Add the pureed bean mixture and stir frequently until the lard has been fully absorbed.
Ground Pork Mixture1. Bake the pork with onion sliced in quarters, garlic and water in a 325 degree Fahrenheit oven for approximately 2 hours or until cooked through.
2. Once cooked, grind pork with 2 tomatoes, green pepper, red pepper, onion, and salt to taste.
Cheese and Loroco Filling1. Finely shred the cheese.
2. Wash Loroco well and blanch with hot water.
3. Drain water from Loroco.
4. Add cheese and onion and mix well.
Salvadorian Coleslaw1. Place the cabbage and carrots in a container and blanch with boiling water. Let stand for 15 minutes.
2. Drain off of the water and stir in vinegar.
3. Add salt, pepper, oregano, and jalapeo chili pepper to taste.
4. Leave it to sit overnight.
5. Note: Coleslaw to be served on top of or with the Pupusa.
Salsa1. Add all ingredients (except salt, pepper and sugar) into a blender and puree.
2. Place mixture in a pot and boil for approximately half hour or until the tomatoes are cooked.
3. Season with salt and pepper and add sugar if needed.
Pupusas1. Coat hands with oil and knead dough until it is manageable and will not stick to your hands.
2. Take a portion of dough and roll into a ball, pat between your hands and make a pancake shape.
3. In the centre of the dough disc place 1 tablespoon of each filling (refried beans, ground pork and cheese).
4. Bring the sides of the dough together once again forming a ball.
5. Pat the ball shape between your hand forming a pancake shape.
6. Place on a hot plate or non-stick pan and cook on both sides.
7. When the centre begins to inflate and is a golden colour the Pupusa is ready (approximately 6-9 minutes per side depending on the thickness of the Pupusa).
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