Pupusas. This time last week, Id never heard of them. Now I cant stop thinking about them. Theyre sort of a Salvadorean sandwich: Imagine a tamale, but squished big and round, and much bigger, and no pesky corn husk. The most popular ones seem to be the chicharron/frijole/queso combo (dont be scared of the chicharron; its just shredded pork), but I enjoyed my chicken version just as much. The pupusa comes with some watery red salsa and a fermented cabbage slaw, which is really refreshing. When you finally get your food (be prepared to wait at least 15 minutes), youll be tempted to pick the thing up with your fingers and devour it immediately. Try to resist that temptation. For one thing, itll be piping hot, and youll be walking around the next week with a scalded mouth. For another, I found that the pupusa realized its highest potential for deliciousness when I put it on my plate, smothered it with the salsa, enchilada-style, and dug in with a knife and fork. Your meal is going to cost about $3.50, plus whatever beverage you choose. Seriously, thats it. This place is cheaper than McDonalds. Not faster, though. They make your food fresh, so be sure to budget some time to let them do their thing. You wont be bored in the meantime; Mercado Central is a fabulous place to browse.
Posted on: Sat, 19 Oct 2013 05:12:36 +0000
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