Authentic Salvadorean Pupusas

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I was a little leary about posting this mainly because the recipe takes some effort, but i promise it's well worth the time! this recipe is always served with, recipe #271297 and recipe #292499.

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Steps

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The beans:.

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Heat the corn oil in a large soup pan on medium high heat.

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Once the oil is heated fry the onion until golden brown.

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While the onions are cooking , place half of the beans and 1 / 2 cup of the reserved bean liquid in a blender and blend for 1 minute.

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Once the onion is golden in color , about 4 minutes take the onion out with a slotted spoon.

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Carefully stir the beans from the blender into the hot oil.

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Turn your heat down to medium low.

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Next add the onion and the rest of the beans and reserved 1 / 2 cup cooking liquid into the blender and liquefy for a minute.

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Add the beans to the rest of the mixture that is already cooking.

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Carefully stir the beans until no oil appears in the beans , about 3 minutes.

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Cook on medium stirring about every 5 minutes until the beans have darkened about 3 shades and are the consistency of refried beans in a can.

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The cheese:.

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Place the shredded mozzarella , lorocco , and bell pepper in a food processor and process until the bell pepper.

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Ingredients

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red beans, onion, corn oil, salt, water, mozzarella cheese, green bell pepper, chile, masa corn flour, warm water