World Flavors Cookbook

Tortilla Paraguaya (Cheese Fritter)

Name: Tortilla Paraguaya (Cheese Fritter)
Cook time: 15 min
Cuisine: Paraguay
Ingredients: 2 cups flour, 2 eggs, 100ml milk, 100g Paraguayan cheese, spring onions, salt, oil for frying

Not a Spanish or Mexican tortilla, but a savory fried dough flavored with cheese and spring onions.

Cuisine: Paraguay

Ingredients

2 cups flour, 2 eggs, 100ml milk, 100g Paraguayan cheese, spring onions, salt, oil for frying

Instructions

1. Whisk eggs and milk. 2. Gradually add flour and salt to make a thick batter. 3. Stir in crumbled cheese and chopped spring onions. 4. Drop spoonfuls into hot oil. 5. Fry until golden and puffy.