Salvadoran Bean Pupusas

Ingredients

• Masa Harina (Corn Masa Flour)

  200 g

  $0.56

• Black beans

  0.5 tin (200 g)

  $0.50

• Vegetable oil

  1 tbsp

  $0.05

• Salt

  0.5 tsp

  $0.00

• Cumin

  0.25 tsp

  $0.02

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Preparation

1. 1

   Mash the black beans smoothly in a small bowl with the cumin and a pinch of salt until pasty and thick.

2. 2

   In a medium mixing bowl, whisk masa harina with 0.5 tsp salt, then pour in 240 ml warm water; knead for 1 minute into a soft, pliable dough.

3. 3

   Divide the dough into 4 equal balls; using wet fingers, flatten each ball into a shallow cup shape.

4. 4

   Spoon 1 rounded tablespoon of refried bean paste into the center of each dough round.

5. 5

   Fold the edges of the dough up and over the beans to seal completely, then gently pat into a flat 1 cm thick disc without bursting.

6. 6

   Lightly grease a skillet or griddle with vegetable oil over medium heat.

7. 7

   Cook pupusas for 4 to 5 minutes on the first side until golden spots appear, flip, and cook the other side for another 4 minutes until puffed and cooked through.