14 Salvadoran Recipes
From Pupusas Revueltas with Curtido to Riguas Corn Cakes with Salvadoran Crema and Queso Fresco — explore 14 Salvadoran recipes with calorie counts, cook times, and one-tap Instacart ordering. Sort by rating, cook time, or dietary fit.
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Pupusas Revueltas with Curtido
Hand-patted masa corn cakes stuffed with a savory mix of seasoned pork chicharrón, refried red beans, and melty quesillo, griddled until golden and served with tangy cabbage…
Riguas Corn Cakes with Salvadoran Crema and Queso Fresco
Fresh-corn cakes griddled in plantain or banana leaves until caramelized and crisp-edged, served hot with cool crema and crumbled queso fresco.
Enchiladas Salvadoreñas with Seasoned Ground Beef, Boiled Egg and Curtido
Crisp fried masa tostadas layered with refried beans, savory ground beef, curtido, sliced egg, salsa and queso duro — the open-faced Salvadoran enchilada.
Pollo Guisado Salvadoreño with Potatoes, Carrots and Green Olives
Bone-in chicken pieces braised in a savory tomato, beer and Worcestershire sauce with potatoes, carrots and olives — homestyle Salvadoran stewed chicken ready in under an hour.
Empanadas de Plátano with Refried Beans and Cinnamon Sugar
Ripe plantain dough wrapped around creamy refried black beans, pan-fried until golden and finished with cinnamon sugar — a sweet-savory Salvadoran favorite.
Tamales de Elote Salvadoreños with Crema and Queso Duro
Sweet, tender fresh-corn tamales steamed in corn husks and served warm with tangy crema and a sprinkle of salty queso duro.
Casamiento Rice and Beans with Fried Eggs and Sweet Plantains
Day-old rice fried with red beans, onion and bell pepper until toasty, served with sunny-side-up eggs, ripe plantain slices and crema for a fast, filling Salvadoran plate.
Yuca Frita con Chicharrón and Lime Curtido
Boiled-then-fried yuca batons with crispy pork chicharrón bites, topped with curtido and a drizzle of thin tomato salsa — a beloved Salvadoran street plate.
Panes con Pollo Salvadoreños with Tomato-Achiote Sauce and Watercress
Shredded chicken simmered in a spiced tomato-achiote sauce, piled into toasted bolillo rolls with watercress, cucumber and radish for a quick take on the classic Salvadoran…
Pupusas de Queso con Loroco and Quick Pickled Curtido
Cheese-stuffed masa pupusas studded with fragrant loroco flower buds, cooked crisp on the griddle and served with a bright, crunchy curtido.
Lime-Cilantro Corn and Bean Salad
Bright, refreshing salad combining sweet corn, hearty beans, and zesty lime-cilantro dressing for a perfect side dish.
Crispy Cassava with Pork Cracklings and Lime
Golden-brown cassava root fried to perfection alongside savory pork cracklings, finished with a bright lime squeeze.
Hominy and Pork Stew with Corn and Black Beans
A hearty stew simmered with tender pork, hominy, black beans, and fresh corn for a deeply flavorful Salvadoran classic.
About Salvadoran cooking
What defines Salvadoran cooking?
Salvadoran cooking is shaped by the ingredients, techniques, and flavor pairings that emerged in that region. Our 14 Salvadoran recipes cover everything from quick weeknight meals to classic dishes worth learning end-to-end.
What are common Salvadoran pantry staples?
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Are there vegetarian Salvadoran options?
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