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Creamy rice pudding with cinnamon and citrus peel, Paraguayan style.
Main ingredient: rice
Pairs well with: coffee, vanilla ice cream, fresh berries, whipped cream
HB-0096 · Hand-built original
Arroz Kesú is a Paraguayan side dish, rice dish built around rice. Ready in 35 min.
Main ingredient: rice
HB-0100 · Hand-built original
Fresh ceviche with gently cooked fish, mango, lime, and cilantro.
Main ingredient: shrimp
Pairs well with: garlic bread, rice, grits, lemon wedges, col slaw
HB-0437 · Hand-built original
Prepare a tasty cheesy rice with a touch of garlic and onion. Chop the onion, sauté it with oil, add the washed rice, and cook. Incorporate milk, Paraguayan cheese, and cream cheese. Mix and let it rest before enjoying.
Main ingredient: rice
HB-0457 · Hand-built original
Paraguayan fish stew with surubí, potatoes, and vegetables.
Main ingredient: salt and black pepper
HB-0606 · Hand-built original
Firm pieces of green papaya slowly cooked until tender in an aromatic sugar syrup.
Main ingredient: ½ oz white sugar
Pairs well with: coffee, vanilla ice cream, fresh berries, whipped cream
HB-0795 · Hand-built original
The Fish Suckling is a traditional dish from Paraguayan cuisine, prepared with fish, potatoes, and a variety of vegetables in a flavorful sauce. A blend of flavors that will delight your palate.
Main ingredient: thick fresh fish slices
HB-0915 · Hand-built original
A hearty Paraguayan stew with locro, beans, squash, and vegetables.
Main ingredient: corn
HB-1231 · Hand-built original
A long-simmered Paraguayan rice pudding perfumed with cinnamon stick, lemon peel and vanilla, finished cold with ground cinnamon and a drizzle of milk caramel. Coconut milk or condensed milk are welcome additions that give the traditional Central and Cordillera version its characteristic pale, creamy body.
Main ingredient: rice
HB-1244 · Hand-built original
Traditional Paraguayan dessert made with locro, milk, and sugar.
Main ingredient: corn
Pairs well with: coffee, vanilla ice cream, fresh berries, whipped cream
HB-1464 · Hand-built original
The cheese rice or kesú rice is a typical dish from Paraguayan cuisine and is eaten quite frequently throughout the country. This simple dish is nothing more than a mixture of rice with Paraguayan cheese or another creamy cheese. It works perfectly as a side for red and white meats, including fish.
Main ingredient: rice
HB-1659 · Hand-built original
Paraguayan rice pudding, despite having Spanish origins, has become a classic of Paraguayan cuisine. Also known as kamby arró in Guarani, this dessert made from rice and cow's milk is a delight with a precise cooking process.
Main ingredient: rice
HB-1660 · Hand-built original
Pira Caldo is a Paraguayan main dish, soup built around fillet. Ready in 45 min.
Main ingredient: fillet
HB-1750 · Hand-built original
Pira Caldo is a traditional Paraguayan fish soup, renowned for its hearty flavors and vibrant cultural heritage. Steeped in a blend of local ingredients, this dish captures the essence of Paraguayan cuisine with its use of freshwater fish, typically caught fresh from the rivers of Paraguay. Combined with a medley of vegetables and spices, the soup is both nourishing and deeply satisfying—a staple comfort food across Paraguayan households.
Main ingredient: ¾ oz fresh river fish
Pairs well with: crusty bread, grilled cheese sandwich, green salad
HB-1751 · Hand-built original
The typical Paraguayan rice salad combines different-colored bell peppers, rice, carrots, peppers, peas, corn, mayonnaise, and parsley. A tasty and colorful mixture that captivates with its texture and fresh flavor. Ideal for enjoying on any occasion.
Main ingredient: rice
HB-1909 · Hand-built original
Thick Paraguayan beef soup with rice, vegetables, and finely distributed meat.
Main ingredient: beef
Pairs well with: mashed potatoes, roasted carrots, red wine sauce, yorkshire pudding, green beans
HB-2146 · Hand-built original
The Paraguayan soup is an emblem of Paraguayan cuisine. This savory and fluffy cake is made with ingredients such as cornmeal, pork fat, onion, milk, and Paraguayan cheese.
Main ingredient: pork
Pairs well with: applesauce, roasted sweet potatoes, coleslaw, cornbread, braised cabbage
HB-2398 · Hand-built original
Paraguayan chicken soup with vegetables and corn-and-cheese dumplings.
Main ingredient: chicken
Pairs well with: roasted potatoes, rice pilaf, green beans, caesar salad, garlic bread
HB-2509 · Hand-built original
Vori Vori is a popular and traditional Paraguayan recipe. Its name, “vorí vorí” or "bori bori," comes from the Guarani language—one of Paraguay’s two official languages—and means “little ball” or “corn balls.” This soup is made with chicken, cheese, or beef, and served with small balls made from cornmeal and cheese, giving it an incredible flavor. Vori Vori became a staple in Paraguayan cuisine after the War of the Triple Alliance, when soldiers needed high-protein, high-calorie meals—Vori Vori was one of those dishes. Some historians believe the origins of this Paraguayan specialty trace back
Main ingredient: chicken
Pairs well with: roasted potatoes, rice pilaf, green beans, caesar salad, garlic bread
HB-2510 · Hand-built original
This savory and comforting dumpling soup is a plant-based twist on "Vori Vori", a Paraguayan soup traditionally made with chicken. In this version, its small signature cornmeal dumplings are paired with soy curls to keep the recipe fully vegan.
Main ingredient: chicken
Pairs well with: roasted potatoes, rice pilaf, green beans, caesar salad, garlic bread
HB-2511 · Hand-built original
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