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Medium 1 hr 30 min~260 kcal 5/10
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Pupusa
An El Salvador corn flatbread stuffed with cheese and beans, pan-cooked thick so the middle stays soft and hearty.
Medium⏱️ 1 hr 5 min📖 1 min readServes 6~360 kcal🇨🇳 Chinese🌍 Full translation
35 min prep 20 min cook 10 min rest
- Vegetarian
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Timeline
Total 1 h 5 min- Prep35 min
- Resting/Marinating10 min
- Cooking20 min
Ingredients
6 servings
Quick:
- 400 gr Masa harina
- 250 gr Kashar cheese
- 200 gr Cooked beans
- 300 ml Water
- 1 su bardağı(~200 ml) Curtido cabbage slaw
- 1 tatlı kaşığı(~10 ml) Salt
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Instructions
- 1
Knead the masa harina, salt, and lukewarm water into a soft dough.
- 2
Rest the dough for 10 minutes so the masa harina absorbs water evenly and the edges do not crack.
10 min10:00 - 3
Take pieces of dough, place cheese and beans in the center, close, and flatten in your palms to 1 cm thick.
- 4
Cook in an ungreased pan over medium heat for 4 minutes per side until puffed.
8 min08:00 - 5
Top the hot pupusas with curtido cabbage slaw and serve immediately.
💡 Tip: Rest the masa dough before filling; hydrated masa closes without cracking.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve hot with curtido.
Good sources
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
- Protein source
- Iron
Nutrition (per serving)
⚠️ Estimated, 67% match~360
kcal calories
13
g protein
39
g carbs
17
g fat
Protein 14%Carbs 43%Fat 43%
GI 15 · Low GIGL 6 · Low GL
0.7g
Sugar
2.1g
Fiber
1042.9mg
Sodium
7.5g
Saturated fat
⚠️ Nutrition data match is limited for this recipe (67%); values are estimates.
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
Satiety (per serving)
7/10Strong satiety, counts as a main meal
This recipe may contain allergens
- Milk
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Pupusa make?
This recipe serves 6.How long does Pupusa take?
Prep 35 minutes, cooking 20 minutes, including 10 minutes of passive resting; 65 minutes in total.Is Pupusa difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.How many calories does Pupusa have?
Approximately 360 kcal per serving. Protein: 13g, carbs: 39g, fat: 17g.Which allergens does Pupusa contain?
This recipe contains Milk. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Pupusa belong to?
This recipe belongs to Chinese cuisine.How many ingredients does Pupusa need?
This recipe needs 6 ingredients.Is Pupusa filling?
Satiety bar per serving is 7/10; strongly filling, works as a main meal. The score is based on protein, fiber and the satiety index.
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