Get your hands in the dough in the surf town of El Zonte and learn to make the dish at the heart of Salvadoran food culture. Pupusas are El Salvador's national dish, enjoyed everywhere from family kitchens to roadside stands, and this class shows you how they come together, one by one.

Start with a welcome from the cooking team and an introduction to the pupusa: where it comes from, why it matters to Salvadorans, and what goes into it. Get to know the ingredients on the counter and see how the dough should look and feel before you start working with it.

Then it's your turn. Practice the technique step by step as the cooks show you how to portion the dough, open it into a small pocket, add the filling, and seal it without letting anything escape. Flatten each pupusa by hand into an even round, the part that takes a little practice and usually brings a few laughs. The team stays close throughout, adjusting your technique and sharing the small tricks that home cooks have used for generations.

Once your pupusas are ready, follow them to the griddle and watch them cook until the outside turns golden and the filling melts inside. Finish the class at the table, tasting the pupusas you shaped yourself.

The class works for first-timers and food lovers alike, and it's an easy way to connect with Salvadoran culture between surf sessions or as part of a day on the coast. All ingredients are provided, so you only need to show up and enjoy the process.