Ingredients for Pupusas California
- Cornflour
- Hidden Valley Original Ranch Dressing
- Lemon Juice
- Shallot
- 1 lb ground pork
- 2 cups chopped tomatoes
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced (optional)
- Fresh Cilantro
- White Cheese
- Cabbage
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How to Make Pupusas California
- In a large bowl, combine 2 cups masa harina with 1/2 cup water and 1 teaspoon salt. Mix until a dough forms, cover, and let rest for 15 minutes.
- **Prepare the Ground Pork:** In a medium skillet over medium heat, brown 1 lb ground pork until the fat has rendered. Add 1/2 cup chopped shallots, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Cook until heated through; set aside.
- **Make the Salsa Cruda:** Combine 2 cups chopped tomatoes, 1/4 cup chopped shallots, 1 tablespoon lemon zest, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, 1/4 cup chopped cilantro (optional), and 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced (optional) in a blender. Blend until smooth. Refrigerate until serving.
- **Prepare the Cabbage Slaw:** Thinly slice 1/2 head of green cabbage and mix with 1/4 cup mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons lime juice, and salt and pepper to taste.
- **Assemble the Pupusas:** Form the masa dough into 1-inch balls. Flatten each ball into a 4-inch disc. Add 2-3 tablespoons of your chosen filling (ground pork, cheese, vegetables, or a combination) to the center. Fold the dough over the filling to form a half-moon shape, pinching the edges to seal.
- **Cook the Pupusas:** Heat a lightly oiled griddle or large skillet over medium heat. Cook the pupusas for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and the filling is heated through.
- **Serve:** Serve the pupusas immediately with the salsa cruda, cabbage slaw, and your favorite ranch dressing.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
11 g
Sugar
27g
Fat
25g
Carbs
24g
