Pupusas

Pupusas, the national dish of El Salvador, are a simple and affordable recipe to make. Stuff them with cheese, meat, or vegetables, and fry them up for a filling snack or lunch! Pupusas originated from the Pipil tribe that used to live in what is now El Salvador. There have even been remains of the Pipil tribe’s tools used to cook pupusas found from around 2000 years ago! Pupusas saw a shift in the Pre-Columbian vs Post-Columbian era. Prior to 1570, they were filled mostly with herbs, vegetables, and flours. In 1570, meat began to be incorporated into the filling as well. On April 1, 2005, Pupusas were declared the national dish of El Salvador! Every second Sunday of November is National Pupusa Day.