PUPUSAS THE MOST POPULAR DISH FROM EL SALVADOR

 PUPUSAS THE MOST POPULAR DISH FROM EL SALVADOR

Monday, august 28, 2023 by Magaly A. 8:30am

 

La pupusa is a handmade tortilla made of corn or rice dough, which is filled with one or more ingredients, such as cheese, loroco, beans, pork rinds, pumpkin, which are the most popular combinations ans also can be accompanied with tomato sauce and sauerket. In addition, la pupusa is one of the main typical dishes of El Salvador. For Salvadorans, la pupusa is not only a delicious dish, but an indisputable piece of cultural identity. Moreover, it has been maintained by the tradition inherited from generation to generation, and this dish has even crossed borders and conquered palates around the world.

El Salvador is the country where pupusas are most consumed and exported; undoubtedly, the Salvadoran version is the most popular among tourists. Despite being a shared dish with many variations in its preparation and ingredients, they have a special place in El Salvador. It has by Legislative Decree its National Day, which is celebrated on the second Sunday of November. Also, El Salvador holds the record for the largest pupusa, registered in the Guinness Book of Records.

The origin of pupusa is not entirely clear, according to some historians, it cannot be said that pupusa originated in a specific country, but in the Mesoamerican region. In fact, similar dishes have been known in the Mayan and Pipil civilizations in the Mesoamerican region. La pupusa is one of the characteristic and unmistakable dishes of the Central American region.