🚨RECIPE📃ALERT🚨
Vegan Pupusas with Curtido and Salsa Roja
🫓 Pupusa Dough FOLLOW👉🏾 Dé Licious
Ingredients👨🏾🍳👍🏾
2 cups masa harina (corn flour for tortillas)
1 ½ cups warm water (more if needed)
½ tsp salt
Instructions👨🏾🍳👍🏾
In a large bowl, mix the masa harina and salt.
Slowly add warm water and knead to form a soft, pliable dough (similar to playdough).
Cover with a damp cloth and let rest for 10 minutes.
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🌱 Vegan Filling
Up to four to choose from👨🏾🍳👍🏾
1. Homemade Vegan cheese (made from veggies) (Type Delicious Cheese in the comments to get my recipe)
2. Refried Chickpeas (smooth or chunky)
(Type Delicious Refried in the comments to get my recipe)
3. Jackfruit or mushroom "meat" (seasoned and cooked)
4. Sauteed vegetables ( zucchini and onions)
To fill👨🏾🍳👍🏾
Divide the dough into 8 balls.
Flatten each ball in your hand, and place 1-2 tablespoons of filling in the center.
Gently close the dough around the filling and flatten again into a ¼” thick disc.
To cook👨🏾🍳👍🏾
Heat a lightly oiled skillet or griddle over medium heat.
Cook pupusas 3–5 minutes per side, until golden and slightly charred.
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🥗 Curtido (Fermented Cabbage Slaw)
Ingredients👨🏾🍳👍🏾
½ head green cabbage, finely shredded
1 carrot, grated
¼ red onion, thinly sliced
1 tsp salt
½ cup apple cider vinegar
½ cup hot water
1 tsp oregano
Instructions👨🏾🍳👍🏾
In a bowl, massage the cabbage with salt for a few minutes until softened.
Mix in the carrot, onion, oregano, vinegar, and water.
Let it sit for at least 1 hour or ideally overnight in the fridge.
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🍅 Salsa Roja
Ingredients👨🏾🍳👍🏾
4 Roma tomatoes, chopped
¼ onion
2 garlic cloves
1 small dried chili (optional, for heat)
½ tsp cumin
Salt to taste
Instructions👨🏾🍳👍🏾
Boil tomatoes, onion, garlic, and chili for 5 minutes.
Blend everything until smooth.
Simmer on low for 10 minutes to thicken. Season with salt.
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🍽️ Serving
Serve warm pupusas with a generous portion of curtido and salsa roja on the side or drizzled on top.
👨🏾🍳𝔽𝕆↳↳𝕆𝕎 ⓸ 𝕋𝕚𝕡𝕤, ℚ&𝔸, ℝ𝕖𝕔𝕚𝕡𝕖𝕤, & 𝕀𝕟𝕗𝕠.👨🏾🌾
𝓓𝓮́ 𝓛𝓲𝓬𝓲𝓸𝓾𝓼꧂ |ᵀʰᵉ ᴴᵉᵃˡⁱⁿᵍ ᴶᵒᵘʳⁿᵉʸ|
🎨🥄Culinaryologist 𝓔𝓻𝓲𝓬 𝓣𝓮𝔃𝓲𝓷𝓸
📍Baytown, Texas Certified Chef
Pupusas are a staple of Salvadorian cuisine, traditionally made from corn masa dough stuffed with cheese, beans, or meat. This vegan recipe innovatively substitutes traditional fillings with plant-based options such as homemade vegan cheese, refried chickpeas, jackfruit or mushrooms, and sautéed vegetables, appealing to those seeking healthy, cruelty-free meals. Masa harina is essential for authentic pupusas, made from finely ground corn treated with lime. Mixed with warm water and salt, it forms a soft dough that’s easy to mold. The resting time after kneading allows hydration and better dough elasticity, making shaping easier. Curtido, a fermented cabbage slaw served alongside pupusas, adds refreshing tanginess and crunch. It’s made with shredded green cabbage, grated carrots, sliced red onions, salt, apple cider vinegar, oregano, and hot water. Fermenting curtido for at least an hour or overnight enhances its probiotic potential and flavor complexity. Salsa roja, a classic tomato-based sauce, complements pupusas with smoky and spicy notes. It uses boiled Roma tomatoes, onion, garlic, and optional dried chili, seasoned with cumin and salt. Blending and simmering yields a smooth, thick sauce perfect for drizzling. This recipe balances tradition with plant-based modernity, offering flexibility for various vegan preferences. Whether you crave cheesy, hearty, or vegetable-stuffed pupusas, the instructions are clear and beginner-friendly. Pupusas are best served warm, paired with generous curtido and salsa roja, creating an authentic Salvadorian meal that’s nutritious and flavorful. This recipe also encourages community engagement by offering additional recipes on request, fostering interaction and deeper culinary exploration. Incorporating vegan pupusas into your cooking repertoire adds cultural diversity and promotes sustainable eating habits. Using masa harina, a gluten-free ingredient, also makes this recipe suitable for gluten-sensitive diets. The fermented curtido supports gut health, while the wholesome plant-based fillings provide fiber and protein. Try this vegan pupusas recipe to enjoy a comforting traditional dish with a healthy, modern twist!