How are pupusas made in El Salvador?

In El Salvador, pupusas are a traditional comfort food made from corn or rice flour dough, known as masa.12

To prepare them, the masa is typically made from scratch, often starting with soaked corn that is milled into a dough. Once the dough is ready, the process involves the following steps:1

• Shaping: The cook takes a portion of the masa and shapes it by hand to create a pocket or a flattened round.1
• Filling: The dough is stuffed with a variety of savory ingredients, such as cheese, beans, mushrooms, or braised meats.12
• Cooking: After the filling is enclosed, the dough is flattened into a disk and cooked on a griddle or pan until golden and heated through.1

These stuffed tortillas are a staple of Salvadoran cuisine and are widely enjoyed across all social classes.2