Pupusz

Pupusz, also known as pupusas, are a traditional Salvadoran dish. They are a type of thick corn tortilla filled with various ingredients. The dough is typically made from masa harina, a corn flour, mixed with water and sometimes a little salt. The filling is then placed in the center of the flattened dough, which is folded over and sealed before being pressed into a flat disc.

Common fillings for pupusas include cheese, refried beans, cooked pork (chicharrón), or a combination of these. There are also variations that include loroco, an edible flower bud, or zucchini. Once formed, the pupusas are cooked on a griddle or comal until golden brown and slightly crispy on both sides.

Pupusas are usually served hot and are traditionally accompanied by curtido, a lightly fermented cabbage slaw with carrots and onions, and salsa roja, a mild tomato-based salsa. They are often eaten by hand. Pupusas are considered a national dish of El Salvador and are a popular street food and restaurant item throughout the country and in Salvadoran communities abroad. The preparation and consumption of pupusas are deeply ingrained in Salvadoran culture.