Pupusas are a dish traditionally made with corn flour and usually filled with cheese, beans or chicharrón. However, over time the variety of pupusas has expanded to include loroco cheese, garlic, basil, blackberry, chicken, mushrooms, among others.
Some of its origins
This delicious dish is well known in Olocuilta or Los Planes de Renderos. However, nowadays they can be found on every corner of the country. And, it is a dish highly sought after in the mornings and evenings. Additionally, pupusas have managed to gain international recognition.
It is a dish highly sought after by foreigners and pupuserías can be found in other parts of the world.
How to celebrate
Another important aspect is that pupusas have their own day of celebration. In 2005, by legislative decree, they were declared the national typical dish of El Salvador.
That is why, every Sunday in the month of November, they are commemorated with multiple activities in the preparation of pupusas.
It is such a popular dish that several music groups have created songs for this dish. Where they highlight its peculiarities and characteristics of this delicious dish. And they exalt popular culture in El Salvador in different parts of the world.
