Pupusas Recipe : A Delicious Salvadorean dish, version one

1.- Obtain tortilla instant corn flour such as Maseca and mix with water until its consistency is such that the masa (dough) does not stick to your hands.

2.- Use refried beans and mix with 'Oaxaca' (you can buy this cheese at a Mexican supermarket or replace or blend with another soft cheese, like mozzarella. Mix until the consistency is similar to the masa prepared in step 1.

3.- Take the masa in your hands and make a ball about two inches in diameter. Once you finish, make a hole with your fingers, take some refriend beans and cheese mix (from step 2) and fill the hole with it.

4.- Cover the hole with the masa and flatten by using your hands in a clapping motion. This takes practice but the goal is to make a disc.

5.- Once you are done, place the pupusa on a preheated flat iron skillet. Leave it there until each side is cooked by noticing the dark spots (you'll need to flip the pupusa periodically).

Variations :

• Pupusas de Queso(Mexican cheeses): Use grated quesillo, queso fresco, queso Oaxaca, mozzarella, monterey or a combination. Add some minced green chile if you like.
• Pupusas de Chicharrones: With a filling of fried chopped pork that is made on a daily basis and found in Latino Grocery stores.  
• Pupusas de Frijoles Refritos: With a refried bean filling.
• Pupusas Revueltas: Use a mixture of chicharrones, cheese and refried beans.
• Pupusas de Queso y Loroco: With a cheese and tropical vine flower filling.Loroco can be found in jars at many Latin markets.
• Pupusas de Arroz: A variety of pupusa that uses rice flour instead of corn masa.
• Other Fillings: Cooked potatoes or finely minced, sautéed jalapeño peppers are also tasty fillings. Try a mixture of different fillings.