Salvadoran Pupusas con Curtido (Masa Cakes with Cabbage Slaw)
INGREDIENTS
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Makes 8 pupusas
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2 cups masa harina
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Pinch of salt
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1 1/3 cup warm water
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1 cup grated cheese: quesillo, queso fresco, Monterey Jack, or mozzarella
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Vegetable oil
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Curtido (see below)
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Makes about 4 cups
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1/2 head cabbage, shredded
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1 large carrot, grated
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1/2 onion, thinly sliced
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1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
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1/4 cup water
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon brown sugar
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1 teaspoon dried oregano (preferably Mexican)
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1/2 to 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
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