Salvadoran Bean and Cheese Pupusas with Curtido

Ingredients

• 3 cups masa harina
• 2 1/2 cups warm water
• 1 tsp kosher salt
• 1 cup refried beans
• 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella
• 3 cups finely shredded cabbage
• 1 carrot, grated
• 1/2 small onion, thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
• 1/2 cup hot water
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
• Vegetable oil, for the griddle

Steps

1. Mix cabbage, carrot, onion, vinegar, hot water, oregano, red pepper and 1/2 teaspoon salt; rest 30 minutes.
2. Mix masa harina, warm water and remaining salt into a soft dough; rest 10 minutes.
3. Divide into 12 balls, make a well in each, add beans and cheese, seal and pat into 1/4-inch-thick discs.
4. Lightly oil a griddle and cook pupusas over medium heat until browned and cooked through, 4 to 5 minutes per side.
5. Drain curtido and serve alongside hot pupusas.

Allergen note: Contains dairy.

Use the listed quantities as a guide, adjust seasoning to taste, and cook proteins to a safe internal temperature.