Pupusa salsa

Thick circles of toasted Salvadorian flat bread are stuffed with rich melted cheese. They're delicious all by themselves, but even better when dipped in a simple thin red salsa. It's an El Salvadorian classic dish that's easy to make, and akin to the American combination of grilled cheese & tomato soup.

This recipe for salsa roja is an easy and delicious condiment that can be added to pupusas, tacos, or used as a dip. Make it spicy or mild!

A lovely red suace from El Salvador full of flavor but not spicy hot.

Tomato sauce for Salvadoran pupusas.

My friend Anna was here and she showed me how to make several dishes that are popular in her household from her home country of El Salvador. She shared recipes for Pastelitos, Pupusas, Crutido and Salsa, teaching me how to create each right in my own kitchen.

This salsa is great served with Salvadorean pupusas as well as a salsa to eat with traditional meals such as Yucca and Enchiladas Salvadorenos (more like a tostada).

Curtido is El Salvador’s version of coleslaw. It’s a simple relish mixture that adds a burst of flavor and a texture to a variety of dishes.

This salsa is great served with Salvadorean pupusas as well as a salsa to eat with traditional meals such as Yucca and Enchiladas Salvadorenos (more like a tostada).

This pupusa recipe is a thick griddle cake made with corn flour and stuffed with a cheesy blend of goodness.