World Flavors Cookbook

Sopa Paraguaya (Paraguayan Cornbread)

Name: Sopa Paraguaya (Paraguayan Cornbread)
Cook time: 45 min
Cuisine: Paraguay
Ingredients: 500g cornmeal, 300g Paraguayan cheese (or mozzarella), 4 large onions, 4 eggs, 250ml milk, 150g lard or butter, 1 tsp salt

The national dish of Paraguay. Despite its name (which means "Paraguayan Soup"), it is a dense, savory, and moist cornbread enriched with cheese and onions.

Cuisine: Paraguay

Ingredients

500g cornmeal, 300g Paraguayan cheese (or mozzarella), 4 large onions, 4 eggs, 250ml milk, 150g lard or butter, 1 tsp salt

Instructions

1. Slice onions into thin half-moons and sauté in lard/butter until soft but not browned. Let cool. 2. Whisk eggs until fluffy. 3. Mix cornmeal, salt, milk, sautéed onions, and crumbled cheese. 4. Gently fold in the beaten eggs. 5. Pour the batter into a greased rectangular baking pan. 6. Bake at 200°C (400°F) for 40-45 minutes until the top is golden and a toothpick comes out clean.