Cheese Pupusas with Curtido and Salsa

Dough Preparation

Step 1: Mixing the Dough [00:08]

Combine masa harina, a pinch of salt, and water in a bowl. Mix by hand until the texture resembles a moist dough.

Step 2: Hydrating the Dough [00:17]

Cover the bowl with a cloth and set aside to let the dough hydrate.

Filling Preparation

Step 3: Creating Cheese Paste [00:21]

Take the mozzarella cheese and add a splash of milk. Mix thoroughly by hand until you achieve a cheese paste consistency.

Assembly and Cooking

Step 4: Shaping the Pupusas [00:32]

Wet your hands with water. Take a small ball of dough and flatten it slightly. Add a generous glob of the cheese mixture in the center and fold the edges of the dough around the cheese to seal it. Gently flatten the ball into a patty.

Step 5: Frying the Pupusas [00:49]

Place the patty on a pan and fry until golden brown on both sides.

Side Dishes

Step 6: Preparing the Curtido [00:53]

Shred the cabbage and grate the carrots. Blanch the cabbage in hot water and strain it. Combine the cabbage and carrots in a bowl with vinegar, water, oregano, and sliced jalapeño. Mix well.

Step 7: Making the Salsa [01:10]

Roast tomatoes, onion, garlic, and jalapeño in the oven. Place them in a blender, add chicken broth, salt, and a seasoning packet. Blend until smooth.