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== Steps == | == Steps == | ||
=== Making the Pupusas === | === Making the Pupusas === | ||
| − | #Make the pupusa dough. Mix the masa harina, salt, and flour in a bowl. Stir it together till it forms a paste-like dough. It should be smooth, not lumpy.<ref>http://www.thekitchn.com/recipe-salvadoran-pupusas-con-curtidorecipes-from-the-kitchn-176284</ref> | + | #Make the pupusa dough. Mix the masa harina, salt, and flour in a bowl. Stir it together till it forms a paste-like dough. It should be smooth, not lumpy.<ref name="rf1">http://www.thekitchn.com/recipe-salvadoran-pupusas-con-curtidorecipes-from-the-kitchn-176284</ref> |
#* If it's still too lumpy after stirring, add one teaspoon of water at a time and stir out the lumps till it's smooth. If it's too wet or sticky, add one teaspoon of masa harina at a time, stirring until it thickens and smooths out. | #* If it's still too lumpy after stirring, add one teaspoon of water at a time and stir out the lumps till it's smooth. If it's too wet or sticky, add one teaspoon of masa harina at a time, stirring until it thickens and smooths out. | ||
| − | #Let the dough rest. Leave your dough in the bowl and cover the bowl with a towel. Let it sit for 10 minutes.<ref | + | #Let the dough rest. Leave your dough in the bowl and cover the bowl with a towel. Let it sit for 10 minutes.<ref name="rf1" /> |
| − | #Roll the dough into balls. Divide your dough into 8 balls, about 2 inches wide.<ref | + | #Roll the dough into balls. Divide your dough into 8 balls, about 2 inches wide.<ref name="rf1" /> |
#* It helps to lightly oil your hands before doing this. This will keep the dough from sticking to your hands. | #* It helps to lightly oil your hands before doing this. This will keep the dough from sticking to your hands. | ||
| − | #Fill the pupusas. Take a ball of dough and press your thumb into the center. There should be a little indentation. Place {{convert|1|UStbsp|ml|adj=on|sigfig=3}} of white cheese into the indentation and cover the dough over it. Do this will all the other dough balls.<ref | + | #Fill the pupusas. Take a ball of dough and press your thumb into the center. There should be a little indentation. Place {{convert|1|UStbsp|ml|adj=on|sigfig=3}} of white cheese into the indentation and cover the dough over it. Do this will all the other dough balls.<ref name="rf1" /> |
#* The cheese should be completely sealed into the pupusa. Otherwise, it will leak out when you fry it. | #* The cheese should be completely sealed into the pupusa. Otherwise, it will leak out when you fry it. | ||
| − | #Form the filled balls into disks. Flatten the filled ball between your palms. The pupusa should become circular and flat, about 1/4-inch thick.<ref | + | #Form the filled balls into disks. Flatten the filled ball between your palms. The pupusa should become circular and flat, about 1/4-inch thick.<ref name="rf1" /> |
#* Don't squeeze or roll too much or the filling may leak out. | #* Don't squeeze or roll too much or the filling may leak out. | ||
| − | #Cook the pupusas. Heat a frying pan or cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add just a few tablespoons of oil to lightly coat the pan. Add the pupusas and cook them for 2 to 3 minutes. Then flip and cook them for 2 to 3 more minutes.<ref | + | #Cook the pupusas. Heat a frying pan or cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add just a few tablespoons of oil to lightly coat the pan. Add the pupusas and cook them for 2 to 3 minutes. Then flip and cook them for 2 to 3 more minutes.<ref name="rf1" /> |
#* The pupusas should look golden in color when they're finished cooking. | #* The pupusas should look golden in color when they're finished cooking. | ||
#Serve the pupusas. Serve the pupusas while they're still warm. Top with curtido and any sauces you like. | #Serve the pupusas. Serve the pupusas while they're still warm. Top with curtido and any sauces you like. | ||
=== Making the Curtido === | === Making the Curtido === | ||
| − | #Prepare your vegetables. Shred the cabbage, grate the carrots, and thinly slice the onion. Place them all in a large bowl and set it aside.<ref | + | #Prepare your vegetables. Shred the cabbage, grate the carrots, and thinly slice the onion. Place them all in a large bowl and set it aside.<ref name="rf1" /> |
| − | #Mix the remaining ingredients. In a small bowl, whisk together the apple cider vinegar, water, salt, brown sugar, oregano, and red pepper flakes. Make sure there are no lumps of spice or brown sugar.<ref | + | #Mix the remaining ingredients. In a small bowl, whisk together the apple cider vinegar, water, salt, brown sugar, oregano, and red pepper flakes. Make sure there are no lumps of spice or brown sugar.<ref name="rf1" /> |
| − | #Combine the curtido. Pour the spiced liquid mixture over the prepared vegetables and stir really well. Make sure the vegetables are completely covered in the mixture.<ref | + | #Combine the curtido. Pour the spiced liquid mixture over the prepared vegetables and stir really well. Make sure the vegetables are completely covered in the mixture.<ref name="rf1" /> |
| − | #Refrigerate. Cover the curtido and refrigerate it for at least 2 hours before serving. It'll be even better if you refrigerate it overnight before serving. This will give it a slightly pickled flavor.<ref | + | #Refrigerate. Cover the curtido and refrigerate it for at least 2 hours before serving. It'll be even better if you refrigerate it overnight before serving. This will give it a slightly pickled flavor.<ref name="rf1" /> |
=== Mixing It Up === | === Mixing It Up === | ||
| − | #Try a different kind of cheese. There are several kinds of cheeses that make good pupusa filling. Consider using: quesillo, queso fresco, Monterey Jack, or mozzarella.<ref>http://allrecipes.com/recipe/pupusas-de-queso-cheese-stuffed-tortillas/</ref> | + | #Try a different kind of cheese. There are several kinds of cheeses that make good pupusa filling. Consider using: quesillo, queso fresco, Monterey Jack, or mozzarella.<ref name="rf2">http://allrecipes.com/recipe/pupusas-de-queso-cheese-stuffed-tortillas/</ref> |
| − | #* Consider mixing a small amount of cheese into the masa harina before you mix the dough. Try to use a dry cheese, like cotija.<ref>http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/emeril-lagasse/salvadoran-pulled-pork-pupusas-with-pickled-cabbage-recipe.html</ref> | + | #* Consider mixing a small amount of cheese into the masa harina before you mix the dough. Try to use a dry cheese, like cotija.<ref name="rf3">http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/emeril-lagasse/salvadoran-pulled-pork-pupusas-with-pickled-cabbage-recipe.html</ref> |
| − | #Add another filling. You don't have to just fill the pupusas with cheese. If you want to add another filling, just be sure to use a small amount or don't use too many different ingredients. You don't want to have trouble containing the filling while rolling out the pupusas. Try these fillings:<ref>http://www.mnn.com/food/healthy-eating/blogs/how-to-make-pupusas-the-traditional-salvadoran-way</ref><ref>http://www.seriouseats.com/recipes/2014/06/cheese-bean-pupuses-curtido-recipe.html</ref><ref>http://www.food.com/recipe/authentic-salvadorean-pupusas-277468</ref><ref | + | #Add another filling. You don't have to just fill the pupusas with cheese. If you want to add another filling, just be sure to use a small amount or don't use too many different ingredients. You don't want to have trouble containing the filling while rolling out the pupusas. Try these fillings:<ref name="rf4">http://www.mnn.com/food/healthy-eating/blogs/how-to-make-pupusas-the-traditional-salvadoran-way</ref><ref name="rf5">http://www.seriouseats.com/recipes/2014/06/cheese-bean-pupuses-curtido-recipe.html</ref><ref name="rf6">http://www.food.com/recipe/authentic-salvadorean-pupusas-277468</ref><ref name="rf3" /> |
#* cooked pulled pork | #* cooked pulled pork | ||
#* refried beans | #* refried beans | ||
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#Serve pupusas with red salsa or tomato sauce. While curtido is the traditional coleslaw served with pupusas, you can also serve pupusas with salsa. You might also use something resembling a tomato or enchilada sauce to dip your pupusas into. | #Serve pupusas with red salsa or tomato sauce. While curtido is the traditional coleslaw served with pupusas, you can also serve pupusas with salsa. You might also use something resembling a tomato or enchilada sauce to dip your pupusas into. | ||
#* For even better flavor, warm the salsa or tomato sauce before dipping your pupusas. | #* For even better flavor, warm the salsa or tomato sauce before dipping your pupusas. | ||
| − | #Garnish. Add a little extra flavor and color to the pupusas by adding a garnish. Sprinkle with a little bit of whatever cheese you like, or serve with lime wedges.<ref | + | #Garnish. Add a little extra flavor and color to the pupusas by adding a garnish. Sprinkle with a little bit of whatever cheese you like, or serve with lime wedges.<ref name="rf5" /> |
#*The acidic citrus will help cut the richness of the pupusa filling. | #*The acidic citrus will help cut the richness of the pupusa filling. | ||
