Recreate Festival of the Arts Magic At Home With This Blue Corn Pupusa Recipe
Can’t make it the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts? Don’t worry, we’re bringing some of the deliciousness to you! This year’s fest boasts a brand new food studio Vibrante & Vivido. One of the dishes being served up here that is create a lot of buzz is the Blue Corn Pupusa.
For those unfamiliar, this Salvadoran dish starts with grilled blue masa corn cakes stuffed with white cheddar and top with shredded park, guajillo-árbol chile sauce, cabbage slaw, and aji amarillo crema.
BLUE CORN PUPUSA STUFFED WITH CHEESE AND TOPPED WITH SHREDDED PORK
Makes 8
INGREDIENTS:
PORK WITH GUAJILLO-ÁRBOL CHILI SAUCE
- 6 dried guajillo chilies
- 1 chile de árbol
- 6 cups plus 2 tablespoons water
- 1 garlic clove
- 2-3 pounds pork butt, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
- Coarse salt, to taste
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
CABBAGE SLAW
- 2 cups red cabbage, shredded
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 carrot, julienne
- 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more, to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 3/4 teaspoon brown sugar
- Pinch red pepper flakes
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
AJI AMARILLO CREAM
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 3/4 teaspoons aji amarillo paste
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon coarse salt, plus more, to taste
BLUE CORN PUPUSA
- 2 cups blue corn masa1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon coarse salt
- 3/4 – 1 1/2 cups water
- 1/2 cup grated white cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup canola oil
GARNISH
- 16 freshly picked cilantro leaves
DIRECTIONS:
FOR PORK WITH GUAJILLO AND ÁRBOL CHILI SAUCE:
- Remove stems from guajillo and árbol chiles. Heat large sauté pan over medium heat for 5 minutes, until hot. Add chilies and toast for 1-2 minutes on each side, until darker in color.
- Place chilies in large pot with 6 cups of the water and garlic clove. Bring to simmer and cook, covered, for 20 minutes, until soft. Blend with immersion blender until smooth.
- Season pork generously with salt. Add to pot of water. Bring to boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook, covered, for 1 hour, until pork is tender. Remove from liquid and cool for 20 minutes. Do not discard cooking liquid.
- Combine remaining 2 tablespoons of water with cornstarch in small bowl. Bring pork liquid back to a boil. Add cornstarch and water and stir until sauce thickens. Reduce heat to low.
- Shred pork and add to sauce. Season with additional salt, to taste.
- Keep warm until ready to serve.
FOR RED CABBAGE SLAW:
- Combine apple cider vinegar, water, salt, oregano, brown sugar, and chili flakes in small saucepan. Bring to boil over medium heat and cook, stirring frequently, until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and cool to room temperature.
- Mix shredded cabbage, onions, and carrots in large bowl. Add cooled dressing and toss to coat.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, up to one day, before serving.
- Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
FOR AJI AMARILLO CREAM:
- Combine sour cream, aji amarillo paste, lime juice, and salt in medium bowl. Season with additional salt, to taste.
- Refrigerate until ready to serve.
FOR BLUE CORN PUPUSA:
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Spray with non-stick cooking spray and set aside.
- Combine masa, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt in mixing bowl. Pour in 3/4 cups of water and stir to combine. Slowly add additional water, 1/4 cup at a time, until a soft, pliable dough forms.
- Scoop dough into 1/4 cup balls and place on reserved baking sheet.
- Using your fingers, make a well in the center of each ball of dough. Fill each well with 1 tablespoon of cheddar cheese. Pinch to close dough around the well.
- Gently flatten into disks, making sure no cheese is showing.
- With caution, heat canola oil in large non-stick skillet over medium heat for 5 minutes. Cook pupusa for 2-3 minutes on each side, until dark blue in color and crispy on the outside.
- Keep warm until ready to serve.
TO SERVE:
Place pupusa in the center of each plate. Top with pork and red cabbage slaw. Drizzle aji amarillo cream on top. Garnish with cilantro leaves.
PRINT OUT:
You can print out the recipe and add it to your recipe book here – Blue Corn Pupusa Recipe
QUICK TIP:
Many of the components in the recipe above can be prepped the day before. That way all that’s need right before serving is the stuffing, flattening, cooking & topping!
For those in the Orlando area, you can enjoy all of the delectable eats and treats at the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts now through February 22nd. For those that can’t make it, keep following along with us here at MickeyBlog for more delectable treats that you can make at home.
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