This traditional dish is made with the most popular ingredients in Paraguay: pumpkin, cornmeal, and fresh cheese. It has an unusual light red color and a creamy texture, similar to polenta.

The dish is not classified as sweet or savory, but rather lies somewhere in between. Usually, it is served as a side dish, especially when complementing traditional Paraguayan barbecues, but due to its slightly sweet flavor, it can be modified and served as a dessert.

Sometimes, it can even be consumed as a light vegetarian main meal. The dish appeared in the 19th century during a time of hardship for the Paraguayans. It soon became famous because it was rich in calories and protein and used traditional ingredients which could be found in any Paraguayan household.

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