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Pupusas in El Salvador

By Kirsten Hubbard, About.com

Pupusas in El Salvador

Pupusas in El Salvador

Kirsten Hubbard
Definition: Pupusas:
The pupusa is a popular El Salvadoran dish made of a thick, corn tortilla filled with anything from meats to cheeses to refried beans to pork rinds. Pupusas can be purchased from pupuserías, as well as streetside vendors. Pupusas are also found in certain areas of Guatemala and Honduras.
Pronunciation: Poo-poo-suh (stop giggling!)
Common Misspellings: papusas
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