Pupusas: A Taste of El Salvador
Pupusas are a thick griddle cake or flatbread made with cornmeal or rice flour, similar to the Colombian and Venezuelan arepa. In El Salvador, pupusas have been declared the national dish and have a specific day to celebrate it. Pupusas are usually stuffed with one or more ingredients, which may include cheese (such as quesillo or cheese with loroco buds), chicharrón, squash, or refried beans. Pupusas are typically accompanied by curtido (a spicy fermented cabbage slaw or relish) and tomato salsa, and are traditionally eaten by hand.
Pupusas originated with the Indigenous Pipil tribe over 2,000 years ago. In the Nahuatl language, pupusa means "to stuff" or "to fill
How many calories are in Pupusa?
Each 1 piece of Pupusa contains 300 calories.
Pupusa Nutritional Information
| Nutrient | Amount per 1 piece (117g) |
|---|---|
| Calories | 300 Calories |
| Protein | 14g |
| Fat | 16g |
| Saturated Fat | 7.6g |
| Cholesterol | 0.037mg |
| Carbohydrates | 26g |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.4g |
| Sugar | 1.4g |
| Sodium | 0.468mg |
| Potassium | 0.1404mg |
| Calcium | 0.38mg |
| Iron | 0.0007mg |