Ingredients
Method
Curtido:
- Combine the cabbage, carrot, & onion in a large bowl.
- Add water, vinegar & epazote. Mix to combine.
- Transfer to a few big jars and seal well. Let ferment for at least a couple of hours (or overnight, if possible) in the fridge.
Masa Cakes:
- Add the water to the masa and add a pinch of salt.
- Knead to form a smooth, moist dough.
- Form the dough into ten balls and let rest while you prepare the other ingredients.
Pupusas:
Squash –
- Preheat oven to 180°C.
- Using a large knife, cut your butternut squash in half lengthwise.
- Scoop out the seeds and stringy bits from each half and discard.
- Transfer the butternut squash (cut-side up) into a baking dish and brush with olive oil, coating the entire surface of the squash. Season with salt & pepper.
- Roast in the oven for approximately 45 minutes, or until soft and fork-tender.
- Remove from oven and allow to cool. Scoop out flesh from the skin, add to a bowl and roughly mash.
Caramelized Onion –
- While the squash is roasting, coat the bottom of a pan with olive oil. Heat the pan on medium-high heat.
- When the oil starts to simmer, add slices of onion and stir to coat them thoroughly with the oil.
- Spread the onions out evenly over the pan and let cook, stirring occasionally. (Depending on how strong your stove-top burner is, you may need to reduce the heat to medium or medium-low to prevent the onions from burning or drying out.)
- After 10 minutes, sprinkle some salt over the onions, and if you want, you can add some sugar to help with the caramelization process. (If the onions start to dry out, add a little water to help.)
- Cook for at least 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Once cooked, set aside.
Assembly –
- First check out this video, as it really helps to break down the technique.
- Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat.
- Wet your hands with some oil, as this will prevent the dough from breaking.
- Flatten each ball of dough into a shallow cup.
- Add a spoonful of roasted squash, then some onions and cheese. Don't overfill the pupusas, because you’ll need room to be able to seal them properly.
- Wrap the dough around the filling and pinch off the top to seal.
- Pat the dough back and forth in your hands to flatten.
- Cook 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Serve warm with your curtido and salsa.
ENJOY!