Toluca Breakfast Pupusas
Photography by Taylor Higgins
Description
Recipe by Chef Sarah Welch
Chef Sarah has developed a recent fascination with masa - and you get to reap the benefits. Pupusas are a thick, corn flour-based dough filled and seared. We filled ours with Marrow Detroit Provisions’ Toluca Breakfast sausage, but this recipe is easily adaptable for any filling.
We like the idea of making these pupusas in bulk and freezing them for the future. Spend an afternoon in the kitchen and enjoy this goodness whenever you need a quick meal without compromising your ethics.
All Marrow Detroit Provisions’ sausages are made with humanely raised meat from Michigan family farmers. By sourcing regionally and processing locally, we aim to minimize the distance our food travels from farm to plate because we believe it is better for the environment and the quality of the product.
QUALITY. COMMUNITY. LAND. ANIMAL.
Details
Yield: Serves 6-8
Method: Stove
Total Time: 20 min
Active Time: 20 min
Ingredients:
● 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
● 1 tps sugar
● 1 tsp siracha
● 2 cups shredded cabbage
● 10oz shredded Oaxaca cheese
● 8 oz Marrow Detroit Provisions’ Toluca Breakfast removed from casing
● 2 cups masa harina
● 2 cups cold or room temp water, plus a little more if needed
● 1 tsp kosher salt
● canola oil for cooking
Directions
Marrow Detroit Provisions Toluca Breakfast Pupusas:
In a medium bow, whisk to combine vinegar, oil, salt, pepper, and sriracha to a medium bowl. Add slaw mix. Toss. Let the slaw sit while you make the pupusas.
Add the chorizo to a small sauté pan. Turn the heat to medium-high and use a wooden spoon to break up the meat. Brown the chorizo until cooked through, and drain on paper towels. Set aside. Shred the cheese
Add the masa harina to a medium bowl. Stir in salt. Slowly drizzle in the water while stirring the masa. Continue to stir until the water is incorporated. If needed add a little bit more water to the dough. The dough should be slightly sticky and wet, and form into balls easily. Wet hands with cold water and continue to mix the dough until it comes together. If the dough seems dry, add a few drops of water until it comes together. Keep your hands wet to prevent the dough from sticking.
As before, keep your hands slightly wet, so the dough doesn’t stick to your skin. Use your hands to grab a heaping 1/4 cup of the dough. Roll into a ball and slightly flatten.
Place three tablespoons of the cheese in the middle. Spoon another two tablespoons of the chorizo on top. Use your hands to enclose the dough around the filling. Once the filling has been covered, again use your hands to flatten the dough into a disc about 1/4-inch to 1/2-inch thick. Repeat with remaining dough.
You can use a few different cooking vessels to cook the pupusas, but chef Sarah prefers to use a cast-iron skillet. It conducts heat beautifully and you need very little oil to make the pupusas very crispy. If you want to cook a bunch at the same time, I’d also recommend using a large griddle you can set on your stovetop.
Heat the skillet or griddle to a medium heat. Drizzle the skillet or griddle with enough oil to coat the bottom of the pan or skillet. (For a large cast-iron skillet, I used about 2 tablespoons of oil.) Once the oil is hot, add the pupusas. Cook until super crispy and brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.
Serve the pupusas with a little bit of slaw and eat right away while gooey and hot. If you want to freeze, freeze once cooked.
Marrow Detroit Provisions’ commitment to providing quality meats comes hand in hand with our commitment to creating a short supply chain. By sourcing regionally and processing locally, we aim to minimize the distance our food travels from farm to plate because we believe it is both better for the environment, and provides an elevated culinary experience. We partner with farmers in the Great Lakes Region whose practices show respect for the land, the environment, and the well-being of their animals. Our goal is to foster stronger connections between producers, consumers, and communities.
Marrow Detroit Provisions’ sausages are crafted by chefs to be served at your table. Using quality ingredients we aim to bring the culinary expertise from our friendly local butcher shop in Detroit to your home providing easy-to-use, flavor-forward sausages to compliment your recipes.
