Paleo Salvadoran Pupusas
Experience the irresistible flavors of traditional Salvadoran cuisine with a paleo twist in these Paleo Salvadoran Pupusas. Crafted from a blend of almond flour and cassava flour, these gluten-free and grain-free delights feature a tender, pliable dough that encases a savory filling of shredded pork, dairy-free cheese, lime juice, cilantro, and onion. Perfectly pan-fried to golden perfection, these patties burst with flavor while remaining true to paleo principles. Easy to prepare in just under an hour, these pupusas are ideal for anyone seeking delicious, allergy-friendly recipes or a fresh take on Latin American dishes. Serve them piping hot with curtido or salsa for an authentic, wholesome meal that’s sure to impress.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups almond flour
- 1 cup cassava flour
- 1.5 cups water
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 cup coconut oil
- 1 cup cooked pork, shredded
- 0.5 cup dairy-free cheese
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 0.25 cup chopped cilantro
- 0.25 cup chopped onions
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the almond flour, cassava flour, and salt.
Add water and coconut oil to the flour mixture and mix until a smooth dough forms. If the dough is too dry, add more water, one tablespoon at a time.
In another bowl, mix together the shredded pork, dairy-free cheese, lime juice, chopped cilantro, and onions to prepare the filling.
Divide the dough into 8 equal pieces, and flatten each piece into a disc about 4 inches in diameter.
Place about 2 tablespoons of the pork and cheese filling in the center of each disc.
Carefully fold the edges of the dough over the filling and pinch to seal, forming a ball.
Gently flatten the ball using your palms to form a patty, ensuring none of the filling leaks out. Repeat with the remaining dough and filling.
Heat a skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly coat with coconut oil.
Cook each pupusa for about 5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crispy.
Serve the pupusas hot, ideally with a side of curtido (Salvadoran cabbage slaw) or salsa for a traditional touch.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2900 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 213.3 g | 273% | |
| Saturated Fat | 87.3 g | 436% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 203 mg | 68% | |
| Sodium | 3411 mg | 148% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 148.3 g | 54% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 23.6 g | 84% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.5 g | ||
| Protein | 109.9 g | 220% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1156 mg | 89% | |
| Iron | 11.9 mg | 66% | |
| Potassium | 1232 mg | 26% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
