Easy Pupusas with Beans (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ For the dough
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3 cups masa harina
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2 teaspoons salt
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2 ¾ cups warm water
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2 tablespoons avocado oil or oil of choice, for frying
→ For the filling
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15 oz refried beans
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1 packet chicken seasoning (preferably Goya)
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1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
→ For the curtido
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½ head green cabbage, sliced
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1 large carrot, peeled and thinly sliced (or ½ cup pre-shredded carrots)
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½ onion, thinly sliced
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Salt to taste
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½ cup white vinegar or apple cider vinegar
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½ cup boiling water or more
# Instructions:
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Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the cabbage and boil until soft. Reserve ½ cup of the boiling water, then drain the rest. Transfer the cabbage to a bowl and combine with the carrot, onion, salt, vinegar, and reserved water. Let the mixture sit while preparing the pupusas.
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Mix the refried beans, chicken seasoning, and shredded mozzarella cheese in a bowl. Set aside.
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In a large mixing bowl, combine masa harina and salt. Gradually add water 1 cup at a time, using your hands to mix until a dough forms. The dough should feel similar to play-doh.
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Take a small handful of dough and flatten it into a disc using your palms. Shape the edges to resemble a shallow cup, then add 1-2 tablespoons of the bean mixture into the center. Fold the sides up to form a ball and flatten it back into a disc. Repeat until all the filling is used.
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Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Cook 3 pupusas at a time for 2-3 minutes on one side, flip, and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until golden. Repeat for the remaining pupusas.
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Serve warm with curtido and optionally salsa roja. Enjoy!
# Notes:
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Calories are an estimate per pupusa, including a spoonful of curtido.