What is a Pupusas???

Re:What is a Pupusas??? (edwmax)

Tue, 22 May 2012 14:12:31 GMT

My lunch today.

A pupusas is just another style of taco

Re:What is a Pupusas??? (edwmax)

Mon, 21 May 2012 15:26:02 GMT

hahaha ... I cheated a little and used pre-made tortillias, $2 for a big stack .... Do you think we could sell these for maybe a $1.25 off of a cart?????? Less than 60 cents in each one.

Re:What is a Pupusas??? (fishtaco)

Mon, 21 May 2012 15:21:23 GMT

Isn't Pupusas of Love a line in a Steve Miller song?

Re:What is a Pupusas??? (pnwchef)

Mon, 21 May 2012 12:00:56 GMT

edwmax

Chef ... I know that. I said I didn't follow directions. But actually the cheese is placed on the flat dough then folded in half and patted to a round again (abt 3/8 to 1/2 in thick) then fried. Some of the recipes I read indicated to cut the fried cheese filled tortilla open (like pita bread) to add additional fillings. ... So the way I did it resulted in corn tortilla on both sides too. ... Well, I could have laid an other tortilla on top of the cheese for a stuffed tortilla then folded or rolled with other fillings.

What I made may not be a pupusas, I didn't claim it was, but it was good.

Hi Ed, I also liked the idea, it is so simple it drives me crazy. There is a lady on youtube, punch in Papusas and check out a few of the youtube videos. From what I saw they take a portion of Masa, make a hole, put in the filling,then bring the masa over the filling and pat between your hand to make a thin filling pancake. Easier said than done, this lady makes it look like kids work. I tried it, I love the idea, mine didn't come out all the good...................I think your idea of taking masa, press flat, put some filling in the center and put another flat piece on top and seal.............I hope all is well.................pnwc..................p.s. I also like the idea of slitting them open and putting in some salsa, lettuce, avocado and so on.

Re:What is a Pupusas??? (carlton pierre)

Mon, 21 May 2012 07:46:23 GMT

I admire your daring-ness is trying to make your own pupusa. I've not done that, but I love them and I'll be happy when they become more prevalent.

Re:What is a Pupusas??? (edwmax)

Sun, 20 May 2012 21:11:06 GMT

Chef ... I know that. I said I didn't follow directions. But actually the cheese is placed on the flat dough then folded in half and patted to a round again (abt 3/8 to 1/2 in thick) then fried. Some of the recipes I read indicated to cut the fried cheese filled tortilla open (like pita bread) to add additional fillings. ... So the way I did it resulted in corn tortilla on both sides too. ... Well, I could have laid an other tortilla on top of the cheese for a stuffed tortilla then folded or rolled with other fillings.

What I made may not be a pupusas, I didn't claim it was, but it was good.

Re:What is a Pupusas??? (pnwchef)

Sun, 20 May 2012 20:32:25 GMT

Ed, Not even close..........The Pupusa is made by putting the filling inside the Masa dough and patting flat, They then put on a flat grill to fry. They serve with a pickled slaw..........

Re:What is a Pupusas??? (FriedClamFanatic)

Sun, 20 May 2012 18:36:14 GMT

Julia Child may not approve (BS!), but looks damn good to me

Re:What is a Pupusas??? (FriedClamFanatic)

Sun, 20 May 2012 18:17:36 GMT

Julia Child may not approve (BS!), but looks damn good to me

Re:What is a Pupusas??? (ann peeples)

Sun, 20 May 2012 16:00:42 GMT

Looks good, my friend.

What is a Pupusas??? (edwmax)

Sun, 20 May 2012 14:45:51 GMT

Anyway, I didn't know so I did a google.       Simple answer is: an El Salvadoran snack or taco using a thick style corn tortilla.     ... Hum ... 'johnny cake' or 'southern hoe cake'.

The recipes usually have a cheese filling and many added pork, beef or fried beans.     ... So based on this recipe http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/emeril-lagasse/salvadoran-pulled-pork-pupusas-with-pickled-cabbage-recipe/index.html (yes, this is Emeril), I came up this

OH well, shoot me ...   maybe one day I'll follow recipe directions.    Anyway most pupusas or tacos seem to use what ever that's on hand;   ... I used what I had on hand and it was simple & good! ... ...

I made this yesterday, but didn't take any pictures. I made it again today with pictures.    The 'pickled cabbage' or curtido is just a vinegar style coleslaw.   ...