Vori vori, an emblematic dish of Paraguayan cuisine, combines small cornmeal and cheese balls with meat or chicken in a comforting soup. The chicken is seared, vegetables are sautéed, balls made of cornmeal and cheese are added, it is brought to a boil, and served sprinkled with oregano.
Vori vori is a traditional dish from Paraguayan gastronomy characterized by its comforting flavor and cornmeal balls with melted cheese inside.
Ideal to enjoy on a cold day or with family, this dish is a comforting delight that is sure to win everyone's palate.
With its tasty broth and juicy balls, vori vori is a delicacy that should not be missing from the table of those seeking authentic and exquisite flavors.
Vori Vori
Ingredients
6 Chicken breasts
1 Loco pepper
2 Chopped tomatoes
1 Diced onion
2 ½ liters of Water
2 Bay leaves
Oregano
Oil
1 pinch of Salt
1 pinch of Pepper
Cumin
250 grams of Cornmeal flour
200 grams of Paraguayan cheese
Chicken broth
Preparation
Step 1 : To prepare this delicious dish, start by cutting the chicken into medium-sized pieces and season with salt and pepper.
Step 2 : Next, sear the chicken in a skillet with oil and, once cooked, set aside.
Step 3 : In the same skillet, sauté the onion, tomato, and loco pepper.
Step 4 : In a pot with boiling water, add the vegetables and chicken, then season with salt and bay leaves, and let it boil until the meat is fully cooked.
Step 5 : Subsequently, prepare the balls with cornmeal flour and cheese, adding broth to form the dough, then shape the balls and add them to the broth.
Step 6 : Let it cook for an additional 5 minutes and then remove from heat.
Step 7 : When serving, sprinkle oregano on top.
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