Unveiling the Delicious Secrets of Pupusas at Sonia’s Pupuseria

A lot of Belizeans absolutely love pupusas, whether it’s for breakfast, supper, or just a snack. We order them in all sorts of ways: pupusas with beans, cheese, and chicharrón bits; or even just plain beans and garlic. But did you know that pupusas are a Salvadoran dish? In this week’s edition of Kolcha Tuesday, we’re diving into all the different types of pupusas you can find at Sonia’s Pupuseria on 2nd Street, King’s Park. Sonia Gomez welcomed us into her kitchen on Monday night to show us how your favorite pupusas are made. Get ready to see the magic behind these delicious treats! News Five’s Marion Ali reports.

 

Marion Ali, Reporting

It’s suppertime, and you’re staring at the fridge with no idea what to whip up for the family. Don’t worry! Sonia’s Pupusería on 2^nd Street, King’s Park has got you covered. They’re serving up your favorite pupusas, made just the way you like them. So, skip the kitchen stress and treat yourself to a delicious meal from Sonia’s.

 

Sonia Gomez, Owner, Sonia’s Pupusería

“We make the pupusas using dough made from corn. We use chicharron or jalapeno pepper, cheese or chicken. We also have crazy pupusas. Those have chicken, jalapeno and garlic. The mixed ones have chicharron and cheese. And we have potato pupusas. We serve them with cabbage relish, along with onion sauce.”

 

Sonia Gomez opened her business just a year ago, and she says people from all walks of life flock to her pupusería for those delicious pupusas.

 

Sonia Gomez

“A lot of people like pupusas. People from all over Belize come here to buy them – Chinese, Indian, and many Belizeans. They come here to enjoy the pupusas.”

 

The ingredients are carefully patted into the dough, flattened by hand, and then baked on a comal for about five minutes. This Salvadoran comfort food has quickly become a favorite among Belizeans. To keep up with the demand, Sonia Gomez is expanding her business hours. She now has two outlets, with the second one located near Pound Yard Bridge.

 

Sonia Gomez

“Belizeans have received it well; they’re delighted with these pupusas, because when some Belizeans see me around on the streets, they tell me, “The best pupusas.” Most of my clients are delighted with these pupusas.”

 

Belizeans’ favorite pupusa combo includes chicharrón, beans, and cheese, according to Sonia Gomez. She’s noticed that people are craving a hot, tasty meal at all hours of the day. To meet the demand for supper, she has extended her hours from noon to nine at night. So, whenever you’re in the mood for a delicious pupusa, Sonia’s Pupusería is ready to serve. Marion Ali for News Five.