Pupusas and Coleslaw

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Total Time 50 mins
Cooking Method: Grill
Cuisine: Latin American
Courses: Lunch
Difficulty: Beginner
Best Season: Suitable throughout the year
Description

Pupusas are a famous traditional dish from El Salvador! Depending on your stuffing, you can have all of the food groups in a single serving! Depending on your liking, you can make your filling with beans, jalapenos, or even loroco (an edible flower)

Ingredients
  • 3 cup Corn Flour
  • 2 3/4 cup Mozzarella Cheese (Low-fat)
  • 1 Zucchini (Grated)
  • Olive oil (as needed)
  • 1/2 cup Water
  • 1/4 cup Vinegar (White)
  • 1 tsp Oregano
  • 1/2 cup Onion
  • 1/4 Cabbage (Chopped or shredded)
  • 1 Carrot (Peeled and Shredded)
  • Black pepper (To taste)
Instructions
  1. 1

    For the dough, combine corn flour with warm water. Mix with a spoon until it thickens and proceed to knead with your hands until smooth dough forms. Cover the dough and let it rest for 5 minutes.

  2. 2

    To prepare the stuffing, grate the zucchini and mix it with the grated cheese. Mix well and let it rest for a few minutes.

  3. 3

    Once dough is ready, grab a small portion and flatten to shape into a disc. Add stuffing and then close into a half moon shape. Seal the ends. Gently pat the dough to flatten and take circular shape. Dip hands into olive oil mixture as needed.

  4. 4

    When the pupusa takes form, cook it in a pan over medium heat and turn each side every 4-5 minutes until ready.

  5. 5
    Coleslaw

    Whisk together water, vinegar, salt, oregano, and pepper in a large bowl. Add cabbage and carrot.  toss to combine and coat evenly. Refrigerate for 30 mins

  6. 6

Nutrition Facts


Amount Per Serving
Calories 267kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9.3g15%
Saturated Fat 5.3g27%
Cholesterol 24mg8%
Sodium 307mg13%
Total Carbohydrate 33g11%
Dietary Fiber 5g20%
Protein 14g29%

Vitamin C 20 mg
Calcium 272 mg
Iron 1.4 mg
Vitamin D 5.8 IU
Niacin 0.88 mg
Folate 21 mcg

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

Average cost of recipe per serving: $0.81

Note: The costs are an estimated calculation and are subject to variation depending on the time of year and your location.

Adapted from:  quericavida.com

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Keywords: Corn flour , Mozzarella cheese , Zucchini , Olive oil , Cabbage , Carrot , Oregano
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