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