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Jopara

Paraguayan dish of corn and beans simmered together; its name means "mix" in Guarani. Often served as a simple, filling side dish.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Spices & seasoning

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Instructions

  1. The day before, soak the beans in cold water for 12 hours, then drain them.
  2. Cook the beans in water with the bay leaf for 1 hour over low heat, until tender.
  3. Meanwhile, sauté the chopped onion and garlic in the oil until translucent.
  4. Add the chopped tomatoes and the cumin and let reduce for 10 minutes.
  5. Stir in the corn and the cooked beans with their broth.
  6. Simmer for another 20 minutes, stirring from time to time, until the mixture thickens.
  7. Adjust the seasoning and serve hot, topped with fresh cheese if you like.

Variations and tips

Quick version. Use drained canned beans and reduce the bean cooking time to 15 minutes.

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