Pupusa Beans Curtido Cheese (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Dough
01 -
360 g masa harina
02 -
10 g salt
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650 ml warm water
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2 tablespoons avocado oil or preferred frying oil
→ Filling
05 -
425 g refried beans
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1 packet chicken seasoning (preferably Goya)
07 -
110 g mozzarella cheese, shredded
→ Curtido
08 -
½ head green cabbage, sliced
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1 large carrot, peeled and thinly sliced (or 60 g pre-shredded carrot)
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½ onion, thinly sliced
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Salt, to taste
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120 ml white vinegar or apple cider vinegar
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120 ml boiling water, plus more if needed
# Instructions:
01 -
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the cabbage and cook until softened. Reserve 120 ml of the cooking water and drain the rest. In a bowl, combine the cabbage, carrot, onion, salt, vinegar, and reserved hot water. Set aside to marinate while preparing the remaining steps.
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In a mixing bowl, combine the refried beans, chicken seasoning, and shredded mozzarella cheese. Mix until well blended. Set aside.
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Add masa harina and salt to a large mixing bowl. Gradually pour in the warm water, mixing by hand after each addition until a pliable dough forms with a play-dough texture.
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Scoop a small handful of dough and flatten it gently into a disc with your palms. Press around the edges to create a shallow cup. Spoon 1–2 tablespoons of the bean filling into the center. Fold the sides to enclose the filling and press back into a flat disc. Repeat until all dough and filling are used.
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Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a cast iron or heavy-bottomed skillet over medium heat. Arrange three pupusas in the pan and cook for 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown. Flip with a spatula and cook on the second side for 1–2 minutes. Repeat with the remaining pupusas, adding more oil as needed.
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Serve warm, topped with curtido and optional salsa roja.
# Notes:
01 -
If the dough cracks when shaping, moisten your hands with water to help seal the edges smoothly.
02 -
Allow the curtido to marinate for at least 30 minutes for optimal flavor balance.