Pupusas

Step 1

Rinse cabbage in a mesh strainer then slowly pour boiling water over the cabbage. Rinse with cold water. Drain well, and dry.

Step 2

Add cabbage to a large bowl with the carrots, jalapeno, 2 tablespoons jalapeno brine, vinegar, oregano, and salt and toss well to combine.

Step 3

Set aside in the fridge until ready to eat.

Step 4

For the dough: In a large bowl, combine flour and salt.  Whisk to combine. Add the water and oil and mix with a spatula until combined and dough forms. Cover with a damp towel while you make the filling.

Step 5

For the bean filling: Heat a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the oil, when hot add the poblano pepper, onion, cilantro and garlic and cook until soft, 2 to 3 minutes.

Step 6

Add the beans and season with salt, cook over medium heat stirring until all the liquid has evaporated and beans have thickened, 2 to 3 minutes.

Step 7

Transfer to a medium bowl and let it cool 5 minutes. Once cool add the mozzarella cheese.

Step 8

To make pupusas: Knead dough in the bowl for 20 seconds with the spatula. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface, form into a slightly flattened dough ball. If dough seems dry and cracks, add a little more water, 1 tablespoon at a time.

Step 9

Cut dough into 8 equal pieces. Covering with a damp towel.

Step 10

Place a small bowl with 3/4 cups water and 1/2 teaspoon oil, this will help you work the dough and prevent it from sticking. With slightly damp hands, working one at a time roll each piece into a ball then flatten into a 1/4 inch disk using your fingers pressed onto your palm of your hand.

Step 11

Scoop 3 level tablespoons of the filling into the middle of the disc.  Bring all the edges to the center to cover the filling completely. Dampen your hands once again and start flattening to form a 5 to 5-1/2 inch disc, careful not to squish out the filling.

Step 12

Repeat with remaining dough and filling. Discard the water with oil.

Step 13

When ready to cook, heat a large skillet over medium-low heat and spray with oil.  Cook 7 to 10 minutes turning halfway, or until browned and crisp on the outside.  To keep cooked pupusas warm, place them on a sheet pan in a 200 degree F oven while you make the rest.

Step 14

Serve the pupusas with sliced avocado and curtido on top.