Masa Cakes with Spicy Slaw (Pupusas con Curtido) | Saveur

Masa Cakes with Spicy Slaw (Pupusas con Curtido) | Saveur

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These stuffed corn-masa cakes are the national dish of El Salvador—combined with a spicy vegetable slaw, they make a great appetizer or vegetarian main dish.

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Ingredients

  • <sup>1</sup>⁄<sub>4</sub> cup distilled white vinegar
  • 1 <sup>1</sup>⁄<sub>2</sub> tsp. sugar
  • 1 tsp. oregano
  • 2 chiles de árbol, crushed
  • <sup>1</sup>⁄<sub>2</sub> large carrot, peeled and grated
  • <sup>1</sup>⁄<sub>2</sub> yellow onion, thinly sliced
  • <sup>1</sup>⁄<sub>2</sub> head green cabbage, shredded
  • Kosher salt, to taste
  • 2 cups masa harina
  • 16 oz. grated Monterey jack

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