World record pupusa cooked up at Fiesta DC – WTOP News

Visitors at Fiesta DC in downtown D.C. just witnessed what is a delicious Guinness World Record pupusa in the making.

Dozens of D.C. area chefs worked together to finish the record-breaking pupusa — clocking in at 20 feet in diameter — and shortly after being certified as the record-breaker, the stuffed flat breads were already being served up to members of the community.

Led by cooks at La Casita Pupuseria, festival organizers said they hoped the new world record would help “showcase the rich heritage and flavors of El Salvador to the world” and “celebrate our vibrant culture through (a) beloved dish!”

The pupusa, organizers said, involved “traditional ingredients—corn masa, cheese, beans and chicharrón—on an unprecedented scale, demonstrating the skill, dedication and passion of everyone involved.”

Fiesta DC highlights Latino culture in and around the District.

Check out the world’s largest pupusa 20 feet 2 inches. 80 chefs made it at Fiesta DC then cut it up and served it to the crowd ⁦@WTOP⁩ pic.twitter.com/1h9n3h7dJx

— Dick Uliano (@DickUliano) September 28, 2024

The event takes place in downtown D.C. just in front of the U.S. Courthouse on Constitution and Pennsylvania Avenues. The annual event began Saturday morning, closing streets through downtown as the “Mega Pupusa” cooking event got underway. It will conclude Sunday evening with a parade and festival.

This is a developing story. WTOP’s Ivy Lyons contributed to the report.

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