Vorivori is crowned the best soup in the world: how to prepare it at home?

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Asuncion, IP Agency.- Paraguay is celebrating. Vorivori, a traditional soup that represents the essence of Guaraní cuisine, has been recognized as the best soup in the world by Taste Atlaswith a rating of 4.8 out of 5.0. To celebrate this achievement, we interviewed an expert chef who guided us step by step in the preparation of this delicacy.

Basic ingredients

To prepare a delicious vorivori for four people, you will need:

– 1 chicken breast (with bone).
– 250 grams of corn flour.
– 150 grams of Paraguay cheese.
– 1 onion.
– 1 tomato.
– 1 bell pepper.
– 2 cloves of garlic.
– A piece of pumpkin.
– Salt and oil to taste.
– Optional: Teacher (cilantro) or oregano for a special touch.

Step by step preparation

Step 1: Prepare the broth

1. Place the chicken breast in a pot with water.
2. Add the onion, tomato, bell pepper, garlic and pumpkin.
3. Add salt to taste and let it simmer until the flavors blend well.

Step 2: Prepare the vorivori dough

1. In a bowl, mix the 250 grams of corn flour with 150 grams of Paraguay cheese.
2. Add a pinch of salt and a splash of oil.
3. Use a little of the hot chicken broth to moisten the mixture.
4. Knead until the dough is compact and consistent, enough to form small balls.

Step 3: Form the vorivori balls

1. Let the dough rest for 15 minutes.
2. Form the dough into balls. With 250 grams of corn flour, you can obtain approximately 50 balls.

Step 4: Cooking the vorivori

1. Add the vorivori balls to the broth, stirring gently to prevent them from sticking.
2. Cook over low heat until the balls are tender but firm.

Step 5: The final touch (optional)

1. Before removing the soup from the heat, you can add fresh cilantro or oregano for extra flavor.
2. Let it rest for a few minutes and serve.

A dish that transcends borders

Our interviewee told us that vorivori, although deeply rooted in Paraguayan culture, can be prepared anywhere in the world. The key lies in the simplicity of its ingredients and the care with which it is made.

Now that this soup has been recognized as the best in the world, it is an excellent time for more people to discover and enjoy this culinary treasure.