Pupusas

• masa harina↗2 cups
• warm water1 1⁄2 cups
• mild cheese↗6 ounces

  (or the fillng of your choice)

• fresh cilantro↗1⁄2 cup

  chopped

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Mix the masa harina, water into a dough which is soft but not sticky. Be prepared to add more flour if necessary. If it is too dry, add more water.

2. 2

   To make a 3 inch round pupusa, take about half a cup of dough and roll it into a ball. flatten with your hand.

3. 3

   Put the filling in the centre [in this case, cheese, cilantro, salt and pepper].

4. 4

   Work the edges up over the filling and again form a ball, completely enclosing the filling.

5. 5

   Flatten each ball to about 1/4 inch or less and cook the pupusas on a hot, lightly oiled griddle for about 3 minutes per side, or until both sides are lightly browned.

6. 6

   Serve warm.