Pupusas
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Pupusas are thick, hand-made corn tortillas from El Salvador, typically stuffed with a savory filling like cheese, beans, or pork. They are a beloved national dish and a staple of Salvadoran cuisine, often served with a tangy cabbage slaw called curtido and a mild tomato salsa.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
Pupusas are a hearty, energy-dense food, primarily providing carbohydrates from the corn masa, with significant protein and fat from the cheese, beans, or meat fillings. A single, generously stuffed pupusa can range from 300 to 500 calories, offering a satisfying and balanced meal.
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, making pupusas is often a communal, family activity, with the 'pupusada' being a central social gathering. Nutritionally, the traditional curtido slaw served alongside adds a probiotic element and fresh crunch, balancing the richness of the fried or griddled tortilla.