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Memela
Memela is a traditional Mexican flatbread originating from the state of Oaxaca. The base is made from masa, a dough of nixtamalized corn, which is patted into a thick oval shape and cooked on a comal or griddle. Once cooked, the surface is often lightly fried and topped with a spread of black bean paste, fresh cheese, salsa, and sometimes shredded meat. It is comparable to a huarache and is common...
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Pupusa
A pupusa is a thick, hand-rolled flatbread from El Salvador made from cornmeal dough that is stuffed with various fillings before cooking. Common fillings include soft cheese, refried beans, and pork cracklings known as chicharrón. The stuffed dough is flattened and cooked on a hot griddle until the exterior is slightly browned and crisp. Recognized as El Salvador's national dish, pupusas are typi...
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