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Vori Vori

Paraguay

Vori vori is classic Paraguayan comfort food, its cornmeal dumplings reflecting the country's deep culinary reliance on corn.

A comforting Paraguayan chicken soup studded with small cornmeal and cheese dumplings — hearty, homely, and a favourite on cool evenings.

Authentic Paraguay Vori Vori recipe
Prep
20 mins
Cook
40 mins
Difficulty
Medium
Calories
465 kcal
Serves
6
Calories are an estimate based on ingredients used

Ingredients

1whole chicken, jointed
200gcornmeal
100gqueso paraguayo or mild cheese, grated
1egg
1onion, diced
2tomatoes, diced

Method

1

Simmer chicken with onion and tomato in water for 30 minutes until tender. Remove chicken, shred, and return to the pot.

2

Mix cornmeal, cheese, and egg into a firm dough.

3

Roll into small balls and drop into the simmering broth.

4

Simmer a further 10-12 minutes until the dumplings are cooked through and float to the top.

Chef's Tip

Keep the dumplings small — they expand slightly as they cook in the broth.

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