Simple Salvadoran beef stew in the pressure cooker
Tender, full of flavor Salvadoran beef stew!
Famous Salvadoran sweet bread (Semita Alta)
Semita alta brings so many childhood memories. One of our neighbors had a bakery growing up. She is the one who gave me this recipe and it’s just amazing! One thing I don’t use is artificial colors, so the yellow color is totally optional, I would say. I am using the dough hook and my …
Easy Tomato sauce for pupusas
Pupusas without salsa, are like sweet bread without your hot drink. There are many ways to make this salsa, this is a way that I find is easy, yet still delicious and with that traditional flavor. Simple ingredients Tomatoes ( I use juicy early bird tomatoes) On the vine, or roma will work Onion Garlic …
Fried cassava in the instant pot (Yuca Frita)
Yuca frita is such a staple in the Salvadoran cuisine. It is a snack mostly sold in the afternoon, close to dinner time. It is cassava root that is cooked in water and then fried. If cut in small pieces, it could be like cassava fries. Simple ingredients Cassava root Water Salt Oil How to …
Simple Salvadoran butter cookies (Pan tostado, menudo)
In some parts of El Salvador, this is called “pan tostado”. In the capital and surrounding areas is called “pan menudo”. These are more like a cookie consistency. The main ingredient is flour, butter, and sugar. They are easy to make and you can shape it in many different ways. You can add pineapple marmalade, …
Simple tomato basil soup in the instant pot
Tomato basil soup was introduced to me about five years ago. My husband and I were in a party and they had all sorts of soups. I loved this one and decided to find a recipe. After making for a long time, we have paired it with many different foods. For example, we love to …
Simple beet’s salad (Ensalada rusa)
I tried to research why we call it “ensalada rusa”, but I haven’t had success. Nonetheless, this is such a delicious and refreshing salad. It’s super common in El Salvador to serve it as a side dish. The sweetness of the beets, mixed with potatoes, and the seasonings make it so delightful to our palates. …