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Bori bori recipe
Savor the rich flavors of this traditional Paraguayan dish.
Ingredients
- 250 g corn flour
- 500 ml water
- 200 g cheese
- 1 onion
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp basil
How to make Bori bori
- Finely chop 1 onion and sauté it in a pan over medium heat for about 5 minutes until it turns golden.
- In a bowl, measure and combine 1 cup of corn flour, 1 cup of water, the sautéed onion, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1 tablespoon of chopped basil.
- Fold in 1 cup of grated cheese into the mixture until it is well combined and slightly sticky.
- Shape the mixture into small balls, roughly the size of a golf ball, and place them on a baking tray.
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Bake the balls for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and firm to the touch.
- Remove from the oven and let the bori bori rest for a few minutes.
- Serve warm to enjoy the soft, cheesy texture.
What is Bori bori?
Bori bori is a traditional dish from Paraguay, baked in the oven, and takes about 60 minutes from start to finish. It is built around corn flour and cheese. The recipe below uses 6 ingredients and is written out step by step.
How long does Bori bori take?
At 60 minutes it is quicker than 57% of the 588 dishes in Copper's atlas. Copper's atlas has 3 dishes built on corn flour. The method runs to 7 steps, the longest being 25 minutes.
Any tips for making Bori bori?
Make sure cheese is well mixed for gooey, flavorful bites.
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