Pupusas

3 ingredients
8 steps

Ingredients

  • Masa dough from tortilla recipe (Steps 1 and 2)
  • Vegetable oil
  • 3/4 cup Shredded Red-Chile Meat (see recipe), or a combination of cooked beans and shredded cheese

Directions

  1. 1
    Divide the dough into 6 balls about 2 inches in diameter.
  2. 2
    With lightly oiled hands, hold a ball in one hand, and use your other thumb to make an indentation.
  3. 3
    Flatten the edges to create a small bowl.
  4. 4
    Put about 2 tablespoons of the shredded meat (or other filling) into each bowl.
  5. 5
    Wrap the dough around the filling, and pinch to seal the edge.
  6. 6
    Pat it back and forth between your hands to flatten into a 1/4-inch-thick disc; make sure the filling doesnt leak.
  7. 7
    Cook in an oiled skillet over medium-high heat until browned and slightly puffy, 3 to 4 minutes per side.
  8. 8
    Serve immediately.

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