Although you might think reheating pupusas is a nerve-wracking thing to do, it isn’t, according to my book. The best way to reheat pupusas is just to put them on a skillet and reheat them for about five minutes on medium heat. However, if you are looking for more methods on how to reheat pupusas, I have three methods for you in today’s article. Let’s get started.
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What is Pupusas?
Pupusas originated from El Salvador and Honduras and are a kind of relatively big griddle cake. Even in El Salvador, there is a dedicated day to celebrate Pupusas. They are made using cornmeal primarily, and there is nothing wrong with using rice flour as well. People use different stuffing inside Pupusas, such as cheese, squash, and beans.
Moreover, if you want to taste the best bite of Pupusas, using your hands to eat would be the ideal way as it kind of needs a tad of squeezing before going to the mouth. I think talking about Pupusas food is not that important here, because you already know about it. However, if you wonder, “can you reheat pupusas,” or how to reheat a pupusa using some common appliances, I’ll explain a few from here onwards.
How to Reheat Pupusas In Air Fryer?
Let’s how to cook frozen pupusas in air fryer first. Reheating leftover food using an air fryer is not difficult, and the same theory applies to pupusas. The best part of reheating pupusas in an air fryer is that it is super-fast, and the reheated version barely has any difference in terms of texture, appearance, and taste. Actually, it will be crispier when cooked in an air fryer.
Equipment Required
- Air Fryer
- Cooking Spray or oil
- Tonga or Spatula
Ingredients
- Leftover pupusas
Reheating Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to approximately 350°F (175°C). As I discussed the previous method, preheating is important to give an equal level of temperature to pupusas. This temperature level might change with the different air fryer brands.
- Prepare the air fryer basket for place pupusas. Nowadays, most air fryers come up with sticky prevention technologies. But if your basket tends to stick, use a small amount of oil or cooking spray over the basket and keep few minutes. This method is very helpful in keeping the pupusas from sticking.
- Place leftover pupusas in the air fryer. Here I recommend placing the pupusas in a single layer because then only an adequate amount of airflow reaches every piece of pupusas for proper heat up.
- Start heating up leftover pupusas for 5-8 minutes. Be careful when placing the basket in to preheated air fryer, and remember to flip them halfway through the time. In my experience, this time might change with the size of the food and its thickness.
- Check and test. Start testing a few heated pupusas after the recommended time. If it has a crispy exterior and texture, you can take it out; if not, continue heating for another 1-2 minutes.
- Serve hot. You can take out pupusas after they come to the desired crispy level and let them cool for a few minutes. Then serve this delicious food to your loved one.
Essential Tips for using the Air Fryer
- Avoid overcrowding when it is placed inside the bucket.
- You can add different flavors or ingredients. Most of the time, I use sour cream or salsa to customize it.
- Mind full about the time and temperature. High heat or extra time might affect the taste and texture of the pupusas.
How to Reheat Pupusas in Oven?
The temperature to reheat pupusas in oven is more or less the same as the air fryer. Lets jump in to the method.
Equipment Required
- Oven
- Baking Sheet
- Kitchen Gloves or Oven Mitts
- Aluminum Foil
Ingredients
- Leftover Pupusas
Reheating Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). As the first step, preheat your oven properly before putting pupusas into the oven. If it is not heated enough, pupusas might end up with overcooked or undercooked.
- Arrange the baking sheet and place the pupusas on the baking sheet. At the same time, you can start to place the baking sheet in line with aluminum foil. These two sheets prevent pupusas from sticking to the baking dish and are easy to clean. After that, place your pupusas carefully on the sheet and make sure to keep a space between each other. And especially don’t overcrowd it.
- Cove the whole baking sheet with the aluminum foil. It should be tight, and make sure to cover it completely. The aluminum foil prevents drying out pupusas during the heating process and retains moisture.
- Start reheating for 10-15 minutes or until they are heated enough. Cooking time is a major factor to consider when reheating leftover food. Therefore keep an eye on this thoroughly. But remember, this time might vary with the size and thickness of the pupusas.
- Take out pupusas after it reaches to desired heating level and keep some time to rest. Remember to e#wear kitchen gloves or use mitts to take out baking dishes. Then remove the aluminum foil carefully and let it take a rest.
- Serve immediately after it has cooled enough. You can eat different side dishes with this delicious food. Salsa Roja, Cilantro Lime Slaw, Spicy refried beans and Pickled red onions are my favorite side dishes.
Essential Tips for using the Oven
- Store all the leftover pupusas properly. Proper storage defines the quality and life span of the pupusas. I always use an airtight container for this.
- Keep an eye on the heating level and time.
How to Reheat Pupusas in Microwave?
I use the microwave along with a skillet when I need to reheat frozen pupusas. By using them both, I always get the supreme results, and it doesn’t cost me much time as well. Here is how I do it. First, I would put pupusas in the microwave for about one minute; the microwave has to be high, by the way.
Then, lightly apply some oil to the skillet and transfer the pupusas to it. You should cook for four minutes on medium-high to get the quality I discuss.
Okay then, now you have three simple methods to reheat Pupusas. I have more useful details to share with you regarding pupusas. So, keep scrolling.
How Long Do Pupusas Last In The Refrigerator?
Pupusas will last for a maximum of three days in the refrigerator when stored in an air container. The shelf life extends up to four months when kept in the freezer. However, don’t be tempted to use frozen pupusas straight away from the freezer, as it can break them during the process.
If you don’t have time on your side to leave the pupusas to thaw, the next best thing you can do is to add some warm water to them before using the methods I explained earlier on reheating pupusas.
On a personal note, I would like to keep pupusas out of the freezer overnight as it finely allows me to cook the way I want without breaking them down.
How to Keep Pupusas from Drying?
If you are making pupusas on your own from A to Z and want to avoid pupusas from drying, the number one rule is to keep the dough moist. You can over the entire dough using a dampened towel until you use it for cooking.
In addition, using the skillet is what I recommend to get the best-tasting pupusas, especially when you are cooking them rather than buying them. I say this because all other methods come with the danger of making the pupusas awkwardly dry, which is not how you want to enjoy pupusas.
How Many Pupusas for One Person?
It really depends on the size of the pupusa. Usually, I would serve three pupusas, especially when there is nothing served alongside them. Pupusas are a filling meal, and although you like a couple of more to eat, more often than not, you will start at three or four.
What Kind Of Cheese Goes With Pupusa?
Oaxaca cheese is my favorite type of cheese to use for pupusa. You should be able to find this cheese in most groceries where the Latin American Stuff is available. Oaxaca cheese provides me with more or less the authentic taste of pupusa. If you find it difficult to find Oaxaca cheese, the next best option is to try mozzarella cheese for the job.
Conclusion
People opt for store-bought pupusa due to various reasons and often find themselves with a significant amount of leftovers asking questions like how to store pupusa, how to reheat pupusas, and how do you microwave pupusas?
If you are dealing with excess pupusas right now, put them in an air-tight container and store them in the fridge if you are planning to consume them within three days of time. If not, you have to freeze them. Reheating of pupusas can be done on a skillet, air fryer, or oven. However, I recommend you to try the skillet over other methods to get the best results. Cheers