El Salvador Roasted Corn and Black Bean Pupusa Recipe | Simplot Foods
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El Salvador Roasted Corn and Black Bean Pupusa

Papusa
Yield: 10 Servings

Yield: 10 Servings

Pupusas are the national dish of El Salvador. And once you taste how delicious they are, you'll completely understand why.

Pupusas
Ingredient Weight Measure
Masa harina 12 oz.
Salt, Kosher 3/4 tsp.
Water, warm 12 fl. oz.
Simplot Simple Goodness™: Cut Leaf Spinach, IQF 1" 3 oz.
Queso Fresco, crumbled 2 oz.
Mozzarella cheese, shredded 4 oz.
Toppings
Ingredient Weight Measure
Simplot Harvest Fresh™ Avocados: Avocado Halves, Frozen 12/2lb 8 each
Simplot RoastWorks®: Flame-Roasted Corn and Black Bean Fiesta Blend 6/2.5lb 20 oz.
Queso Fresco, crumbled 10 oz.
Sour cream (thinned with a small amount of water) 5 oz.
Lime wedges 10 count
Preparation Instructions:
Step 1
Thaw avocado halves according to package instructions. Cut each avocado half into slices, about 6 slices per half.
Step 2
In a large bowl, combine masa, salt and water. Mix until well incorporated. Add in spinach, queso fresco and mozzarella cheese. Mix until well incorporated. Rest for 5 minutes.
Step 3
Stir mixture again. The batter should have a very thick consistency. More water may be needed.
Step 4
Place a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Spray with cooking spray. Drop ¼-cup scoops into pan making separate cakes. Light pressure may be needed to gently flatten mixture. Cook about 2 minutes on each side. Reserve warm.
Step 5
Prepare Fiesta blend according to package instructions. Reserve warm.
Step 6
Place 2 Pupusas per plate. Top with 2 oz. Fiesta blend, 2 oz. sliced avocado and 1 oz. queso fresco. Drizzle with 1/2 oz. sour cream and garnish with lime wedge. Serve.
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