Hi, I'm Patricia! I was born in El Salvador, I love food, cultures and traditions. I'm sharing healthy, easy Salvadoran recipes and more!
What is atol? This drink is really common in El Salvador. Atol is an slightly thickened hot drink. This one is made with dried black corn. The result is a naturally light purple color drink. It is sweet and served with “alguashte”. Alguashte is ground pumkin seeds. The combination is naturally balanced and delicious to …
Tender, full of flavor Salvadoran beef stew!
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 …
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 …
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 …
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, …
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 …
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. …
