South America · Paraguay · Vegetarian

Kivevé – creamy pumpkin with corn

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Kivevé – creamy pumpkin with corn

Ingredients

  • 800 g peeled pumpkin, diced
  • 2 dl water
  • 1 finely chopped onion
  • 2 tbsp oil
  • 2 dl milk
  • 100 g finely ground cornmeal
  • 150 g mild fresh cheese or grated mild cheese
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • ½ tsp salt

Method

  1. 1Cook pumpkin in 2 dl water, covered, for 15–20 minutes until tender. Mash with the cooking water.
  2. 2Sauté onion in oil in another pot until soft. Add pumpkin, milk, sugar and salt.
  3. 3Sprinkle in cornmeal while stirring and simmer for 10–15 minutes until cooked and creamy. Add a little more water if needed.
  4. 4Stir in cheese, season and serve hot as a side dish.