Cheese And Cornmeal Pork Chops (paraguayan Fusion: Chipa Cerdo)
This recipe for Cheese and Cornmeal Pork Chops, also known as Chipa Cerdo, is a delicious fusion dish from the cuisine of Asunción, Paraguay. The combination of cheesy, crispy pork chops with the flavors of cornmeal and traditional Paraguayan ingredients makes for a unique and flavorful meal.
Ingredients
- 4 pork chops
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
Instructions
- In a shallow dish, mix together the cornmeal, salt, and pepper.
- In another dish, whisk together the eggs and milk.
- Dip each pork chop into the egg mixture, then coat with the cornmeal mixture.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Cook the pork chops for 5-7 minutes on each side, until golden brown and cooked through.
- Sprinkle the shredded cheese over the pork chops during the last 2 minutes of cooking, allowing it to melt.
- Remove from the skillet and let the pork chops rest for a few minutes before serving.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 15 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 20 minutes
- Total time:
- 35 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 350 per serving
- Protein
- 25g
- Carbohydrates
- 15g
- Fat
- 20g
Supplies
Shallow dish Whisk Large skillet
Tools
Knife Cutting board Tongs
Serving suggestions
Serve the Cheese and Cornmeal Pork Chops with a side of steamed vegetables and a fresh green salad.
Tips & tricks
For extra flavor, consider adding a sprinkle of paprika or cayenne pepper to the cornmeal mixture for a bit of heat.
Cost
$12