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Pupusas de harina de arroz (Rice Flour Pupusas)
Pupusa de harina de arroz When you go to a pupuseria in El Salvador a common question you'll get when ordering the pupusas is, "de maiz...
Apr 72 min read


Sopa de frijoles frescos con carne de res (Fresh beans with beef soup)
If you don't live in El Salvador, you're probably used to buying Salvadoran red beans from the grocery store in a plastic bag, but did...
Mar 93 min read


Tortillas a mano (Handmade tortillas)
In El Salvador tortillas are part of every meal on a daily basis. They are often enjoyed with the traditional breakfast, with grilled...
Sep 29, 20242 min read


Guacamole as estilo Salvadoreño (Salvadoran guacamole)
Easy to make and full of protein! I was born in El Salvdor so i grew up eating guacamole al estilo Salvadoreño and when I moved to...
Aug 25, 20241 min read


How to make a delicious atol de maÃz tostado (Toasted cornflour drink)
This is by far my favorite atol, it's closest to a creamy and hot horchata...? My mom would only make this drink when a fried or family...
Aug 11, 20243 min read


Bistec Encebollado (Thin cut steak smothered in onions)
This is a common dish amongst Latin America and for a good reason, it’s amazing! Growing up in a Salvadoran household, meant I often...
Jul 28, 20242 min read


Torta Maria Luisa con poleada (Maria Luisa sweet bread with vanilla custard)
Growing up in a latin household meant you were not deprived of "pan dulce" or sweet bread. It's enjoyed in the morning or evenings with a...
May 12, 20245 min read


Charamusca de nance (Salvadoran popsicle in a bag)
Charamuscas bring so many childhood memories, they are the perfect treat on any hot day! What is a charamusca? In El Salvador a...
Mar 23, 20242 min read


Chicken Chow Mein Salvadoran Style (Chow Mein Salvadoreño)
Yes, we have a version of Chow Mein in El Salvador! Now, I don't know how this became a thing and in what part of El Salvador they make...
Mar 10, 20242 min read


Sandwiches de pollo Salvadoreños (Salvadoran chicken salad sandwiches)
Get ready to to fall in love with a new type of chicken salad sandwich There are plenty of chicken salad sandwich recipes on the...
Sep 10, 20233 min read


Nuegados Salvadoreños de Yuca (Salvadoran cassava fritters with brown sugar syrup)
Indulge in a sweet Salvadoran treat that only requires 7 ingredients This recipe is not for those who don’t consume sugar. If that’s...
Aug 7, 20233 min read


Salpicon Salvadoreño de res (Salvadoran Minced beef salad)
This post contains affiliated links What is Salpicon? Salpicon Salvadoreño is a dish served cold, similar to a chopped salad. All the...
Aug 6, 20232 min read
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