Jopara Recipe: Paraguayan Corn and Bean Stew
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A hearty stew made with locro, beans, and vegetables: simple to prepare, filling, and typical of Paraguayan cooking.
Recipes from Paraguay
Want to bring a taste of Paraguay into your home? This collection is a good place to discover Paraguayan cuisine – with traditional dishes, everyday favorites, and plenty of background from life in Paraguay.
On this page, you’ll currently find 28 articles with individual Paraguayan recipes or themed recipe collections. They range from well-known classics and everyday dishes to desserts, drinks, and seasonal ideas for holidays and special occasions.
Most dishes are traditional or inspired by everyday Paraguayan home cooking. Some include small modern variations, but the focus stays on down-to-earth, local food that works well in a home kitchen.
The collection is regularly expanded with new recipes from Paraguay.
From Paraguay’s Kitchen
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Pira Caldo Recipe: Paraguayan Fish Soup
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Surubí from Paraguay’s rivers, vegetables, and a rich broth: Pira Caldo brings Paraguayan fish cuisine to the table.
Kivevé Recipe: Creamy Paraguayan Pumpkin Dish
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Creamy, lightly sweet, and versatile: discover a Paraguayan classic made with pumpkin, cornmeal, and cheese.
Sopa Paraguaya Recipe: Savory Paraguayan Corn Cake
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Why Sopa Paraguaya is not a soup – and why this moist corn cake is a favorite at family meals and asados.
Mandi’o Chyryry: Cassava Skillet with Eggs and Cheese
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Leftover cooked cassava? Add eggs, Queso Paraguay, and onions to make Mandi’o Chyryry, a quick and hearty cassava skillet dish.
Soyo Recipe from Paraguay: So’o Josopy Soup
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This thick Paraguayan beef soup is comforting on cool days. Easy to follow, with practical tips, substitutions, and variations.
Cooking Measurements for Paraguayan Recipes
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Practical conversion tables for temperatures, liquids, and weights used in our Paraguayan recipes.
Vori Vori Recipe: Paraguayan Corn Dumpling Soup
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Why this traditional soup is more than a meal and how to cook a piece of Paraguayan cuisine at home.
San Juan Dishes from Paraguay: Classic Food & Menu Ideas
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Traditional San Juan food from Paraguay: Hearty dishes that are perfect for the cool season.
Pajagua Mascada Recipe: Paraguayan Cassava Patties
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Pajagua Mascada is a hearty San Juan classic made with cassava and beef. It is also ideal as a savory snack or for using leftover cooked mandioca.