Vori Vori (Vori vori)
Overview
Vori vori is a Paraguayan chicken soup with small dumpling balls made from cornmeal and grated cheese. The balls are rolled by hand and cooked in a chicken broth flavoured with onion, sweet pepper, garlic and a pinch of saffron or turmeric, which gives the soup a yellow colour. The cornmeal thickens the broth slightly, and the soup is topped with parsley and sometimes more cheese. The soup is thick, mild and very comforting, and it is often served with a little extra grated cheese on top. Some cooks also add carrots or squash for colour.
History
The name comes from the Spanish word bolita, little ball, as pronounced in Guaraní, Paraguay's second language. It is one of the most typical home dishes of Paraguay, especially eaten in winter, and versions with beef are also made. Many families eat it on cold days, especially during the Paraguayan winter months of June and July, and it is also served in restaurants in Asunción.
Main ingredients
Chicken, cornmeal and cheese balls, onion, sweet pepper, saffron or turmeric, parsley. The soup is built on chicken broth and is usually served hot. Diet: contains meat; usually gluten-free.
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Recipe outline serves 4 · ~90 min
Ingredients
- 600 g chicken pieces
- 200 g fine cornmeal
- 150 g hard cheese such as Paraguay cheese or parmesan, grated
- 1 egg
- 1 onion, 1 sweet pepper, 2 garlic cloves
- pinch of saffron or 1/2 tsp turmeric
- parsley, salt
Allergens: Contains: Eggs, Milk. Based on the typical recipe. Recipes and products vary; always check labels if you have an allergy.
Method
- Simmer the chicken with onion, pepper and garlic in 2 l water for 40 minutes; shred the meat.
- Mix the cornmeal, cheese, egg and a little hot broth into a dough and roll into small balls.
- Add saffron or turmeric to the broth and drop in the balls.
- Cook for 15 minutes, return the chicken and serve with parsley.
Sources
Description, history and recipe written by SoupWiki and checked against the sources above. Calories and times are rough estimates.
