YOUR SOLIN GENERATED RECIPE
Salvadoran Cheese and Pork Pupusas
Hand-formed corn masa cakes stuffed with tender shredded pork and melted mozzarella, griddled until golden and served with a zesty, crisp cabbage curtido.
INGREDIENTS
5 oz pork shoulder
0.13 cup masa harina
1 oz low-fat mozzarella cheese
0.25 cup water
1 cup shredded cabbage
0.25 cup shredded carrots
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
0.25 tsp dried oregano
0.25 tsp sea salt
0.25 tsp black pepper
0.25 cup non-fat Greek yogurt
0 tsp avocado oil
PREPARATION
In a medium bowl, combine the shredded cabbage, carrots, apple cider vinegar, oregano, and a pinch of salt to create the curtido; set aside to marinate.
In a separate bowl, mix the masa harina with the water and a pinch of sea salt until a soft, pliable dough forms that does not stick to your hands.
Ensure the pork shoulder is pre-cooked and finely shredded, then mix it thoroughly with the shredded mozzarella cheese.
Divide the masa dough into two equal balls and flatten each into a thick disc using your palms.
Place half of the pork and cheese mixture into the center of each disc, then carefully fold the dough over the filling to seal it completely.
Gently pat the filled balls back into flat discs, being careful not to let the filling burst through the sides.
Heat the avocado oil in a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat.
Cook the pupusas for 4 to 5 minutes per side until they are golden brown and the cheese has melted inside.
Serve the warm pupusas immediately with the chilled curtido and a dollop of Greek yogurt on the side.