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.

Cheese And Cornmeal Pork Chops (paraguayan Fusion: Chipa Cerdo)

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

  1. In a shallow dish, mix together the cornmeal, salt, and pepper.
  2. In another dish, whisk together the eggs and milk.
  3. Dip each pork chop into the egg mixture, then coat with the cornmeal mixture.
  4. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  5. Cook the pork chops for 5-7 minutes on each side, until golden brown and cooked through.
  6. Sprinkle the shredded cheese over the pork chops during the last 2 minutes of cooking, allowing it to melt.
  7. 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