In It To Win It Stuffed Pupusas

Serves: 2

Kirstin Bosco

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

51

Spice

49

Sweetness

45

Sourness

43

mins

Prep time (avg)

4.7

Difficulty

Ingredients:

1 tsp

Ground Cumin

2 tsps

Salt

3 cups

White Vinegar

1 cup

Water

1 cup

Lime Juice

1 tsp

Sea Salt

Directions:

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Watch how to make this recipe

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In a large mixing bowl, add the masa harina, cumin, cayenne pepper, and salt and combine well

3

Add the water, 1/2 cup at a time, until the dough forms a ball that can be handled

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Form the dough into 12 equal tangerine-size balls, cover with a damp paper towel and set aside

5

In a small saucepan, over medium-high heat, add 1 tablespoon canola oil and when hot, add the chorizo, saute for 5 to 6 minutes, then add onions, bell pepper and chile pepper

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Saute until the onion is translucent, then add the granulated garlic and the beans

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Heat through and add the lime zest and juice

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Adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper, to taste, and remove from the heat

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Combine the queso quesadilla cheese with the pepper jack in a small bowl, and set aside

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Slice the avocado flesh and set aside

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Put 2 balls of masa between 2 sheets of parchment, about 6 inches apart

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With a small saute pan or pie dish, apply even pressure until the masa is flat and about 6-inches in diameter

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Pull back the parchment and top 1 of the discs with about 2 slices of avocado, then 3 tablespoons of the black bean mixture, and about 2 tablespoons of the cheese mixture

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Top with the second, plain masa round

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Replace the parchment over the pupusa and gently press down with the pie plate until 3/8-inch thick, being careful not to crack or blow out the sides

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Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F

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Heat a large seasoned cast iron skillet or nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and add about 2 tablespoons canola oil

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With a pastry brush, brush 1 side of the pupusa with remaining oil and add it, oiled side down, to the hot skillet

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Cook until golden with darkening areas, about 4 to 5 minutes

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Brush the exposed side with oil and gently turn over

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Transfer the pupusa to a small sheet pan and keep warm in the oven

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Repeat with the remaining dough and filling

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Arrange the pupusas on a serving platter and serve with plain yogurt, cilantro and Curdito Slaw

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Put the cabbage and carrots into a large heat-proof bowl and toss to combine well

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In a small saucepan, over medium heat, add the white vinegar and water and bring to a boil

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Pour the boiling mixture into the bowl, covering the cabbage and carrots and set aside for 3 to 5 minutes

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Drain off the liquid and spin in a salad spinner or drain in a colander, pressing out as much liquid as possible

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Return the cabbage to bowl and toss with the remaining ingredients

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Let set at room temperature until cool, then refrigerate for 1 hour

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Serve as an accompaniment to pupusas or as a side dish

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Can be made ahead or canned, if desired