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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 5 Minutes |
Ready In: 15 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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From the streets of El Salvador and Honduras, these are masa 'cakes' with a filling that is fried. The usual fillings are meat or cheese but there is no reason why beans etc could not be used. Ingredients:
2 cups masa harina |
1 1/2 cups warm water |
1 tablespoon ground cumin |
salt, to taste |
pepper, to taste |
6 ounces mild cheese (or the fillng of your choice) |
1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped |
Directions:
1. Mix the masa harina, cumin, salt and water into a dough which is soft but not sticky. Be prepared to add more flour if necessary. If it is too dry, add more water.
2. To make a 3 inch round papusa, take about half a cup of dough and roll it into a ball. flatten with your hand.
3. Put the filling in the centre [in this case, cheese, cilantro, salt and pepper].
4. Work the edges up over the filling and again form a ball, completely enclosing the filling.
5. Flatten each ball to about 1/4 inch or less and cook the papusas on a hot, lightly oiled griddle for about 3 minutes per side, or until both sides are lightly browned.
6. Serve warm.
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