Salvadorean Pupusas

== Description ==
This is an easy tropical dish that is full of flavor! I like to serve it with chips, or as a side dish. It would be easy to try slightly different versions by adding lime juice, ginger, pineapple, or jalapenos, depending on your personal taste. If you have any other suggestions, I would love to hear them! Thanks!
== Ingredients ==
* 5 cups masa harina
* 4 cups water, approximately
* 16 – 24 ounces canned refried beans
* ground beef or pork rinds to taste
* 3 cups soft white cheese
* light vegetable oil or light olive oil
== Directions ==
# In a large mixing bowl, gradually stir water into masa harina until dough forms a ball that can be handled.
# Into another bowl, empty the refried beans.
# Place the grated cheese into a separate bowl.
# Divide dough into about 25 pieces.
# Roll each into a ball and flatten between the palms of your hands to about ½-inch thick.
# Put a spoonful of beans and a small handful of cheese into the center of each pupusa (ground beef or pork rinds optional).
# Flatten again with the filling inside.
# Heat a heavy, wide-bottomed or flat skillet until hot.
# Brush with oil and cook pupusas on each side 4–5 minutes until a pale golden-brown.
# The outside should be firm.
Category:Salvadorian Meat Dishes
Category:Refried bean Recipes
Category:Cream cheese Recipes
Category:Masa Recipes
Category:Lime juice Recipes
Category:Pineapple Recipes
Category:Ground beef Recipes
Category:Pork Recipes
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