Cheese And Cornmeal Rings With Passionfruit (paraguayan Street Food: Chipa Mburucuyá)

Chipa Mburucuyá is a popular Paraguayan street food made with cheese and cornmeal, flavored with passionfruit. These delicious rings are a perfect combination of savory and sweet, making them a unique and flavorful snack.

Cheese And Cornmeal Rings With Passionfruit (paraguayan Street Food: Chipa Mburucuyá)

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cornmeal
  • 1 cup grated cheese
  • 1/2 cup butter, melted
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup passionfruit pulp
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 eggs

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, mix the cornmeal, grated cheese, melted butter, sugar, passionfruit pulp, and salt until well combined.
  3. Add the eggs to the mixture and continue to mix until a dough forms.
  4. Take small portions of the dough and shape them into rings, then place them on the prepared baking sheet.
  5. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese and cornmeal rings are golden brown.
  6. Remove from the oven and let them cool slightly before serving.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
25 minutes
Total time:
45 minutes
Cooking method
Oven

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
180 per serving
Carbohydrates
20g
Protein
8g
Fat
8g

Supplies

Baking sheet Parchment paper

Tools

Large mixing bowl Oven

Serving suggestions

Serve the cheese and cornmeal rings with passionfruit as a snack or appetizer, accompanied by a hot cup of yerba mate tea.

Tips & tricks

For a variation, you can also add a sprinkle of powdered sugar on top of the rings before serving for an extra touch of sweetness.

Cost

$8