Pupusas Revueltas (Honduran Style)
A popular and hearty dish from Honduras, pupusas are thick corn tortillas stuffed with a savory mixture of chicharrón (ground pork), beans, and cheese. Served with curtido (a pickled cabbage slaw) and salsa roja.
🧂 Ingredients
- 3 cups Masa harina
- 2 cups Warm water(approximately)
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 cup Cooked chicharrón (ground pork)
- 1/2 cup Refried beans
- 1 cup Queso duro blanco (Honduran white cheese)(shredded or crumbled)
- 2 tbsp Vegetable oil(for cooking)
- For Curtido:
- 4 cups Shredded cabbage
- 1/2 cup Shredded carrots
- 1/4 cup White vinegar
- 1 tsp Oregano
- to taste Salt and pepper
- For Salsa Roja:
- 4 medium Tomatoes
- 1/4 medium Onion
- 1 Garlic cloves
- 1 Jalapeño or serrano pepper(optional, for heat)
- 1/2 cup Water
- to taste Salt
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Prepare the filling: In a bowl, mix the ground chicharrón, refried beans, and shredded cheese. Set aside.
💡 Tip: Ensure the chicharrón is finely ground for easier stuffing. - 2
Prepare the masa: In a large bowl, combine masa harina and salt. Gradually add warm water, mixing until a soft, pliable dough forms. Knead for a few minutes until smooth. Cover and let rest for 15 minutes.
💡 Tip: The dough should not be too sticky or too dry. Adjust water as needed. - 3
Prepare the curtido: In a bowl, combine shredded cabbage, carrots, vinegar, oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix well and let it marinate while you make the pupusas.
💡 Tip: For a milder flavor, let the curtido sit for at least 30 minutes. - 4
Prepare the salsa roja: Boil tomatoes, onion, garlic, and jalapeño (if using) in water until soft. Drain, reserving some water. Blend the cooked ingredients with fresh water and salt until smooth. Simmer in a saucepan for 5-10 minutes.
⏱️ 10 minutes - 5
Assemble the pupusas: Lightly oil your hands. Take a golf ball-sized portion of masa, flatten it into a disc. Place about 2 tablespoons of filling in the center. Fold the masa edges over the filling, sealing it completely. Gently flatten into a thick tortilla (about 1/2 inch thick).
💡 Tip: Keep your hands slightly moist with water or oil to prevent sticking. - 6
Cook the pupusas: Heat a lightly oiled comal or griddle over medium heat. Cook pupusas for about 5-7 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through. You may need to lower the heat slightly to ensure the inside cooks properly.
⏱️ 15 minutes💡 Tip: Don't overcrowd the comal. - 7
Serve hot pupusas with curtido and salsa roja.
💡 Tip: Traditionally served with a dollop of sour cream or crema.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓The quality of masa harina is crucial for good pupusas.
- ✓Don't overfill the pupusas, or they will be difficult to seal and cook evenly.
- ✓Experiment with different fillings like loroco (a local edible flower) or cheese alone.
🔄 Variations
- Pupusas de Queso (Cheese Pupusas)
- Pupusas de Frijol con Queso (Bean and Cheese Pupusas)
- Pupusas de Loroco con Queso (Loroco and Cheese Pupusas)