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Asuncion (Paraguay)
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Nutritional Values
320kcal
6gProtein
55gCarbs
12gFat
4gFibre
200 gServing
* Per serving · 200 g. May vary.
Allergens
🥛 Dairy
Kivevé
How to order / say it
Say it
Kivevé — [kee-VEH-veh]
Order
I'd love a serving of Kivevé.
Locally
Me encantaría una porción de kivevé.
Say locally
A sweet and creamy pumpkin and cornmeal dish.
Why try it?
Kivevé is a cherished dish in Asuncion, often associated with comfort and family, making it a staple in both home cooking and local eateries.
How it tastes
This dish blends sweet pumpkin with creamy cornmeal, creating a smooth, pudding-like texture and a soothing aroma of cinnamon.
Origin & History — first documented: 1910
Dating back to the early 20th century in Asuncion, Kivevé uses locally-grown pumpkins, symbolizing the continuity of agricultural traditions in the region.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🥕 400 g pumpkin
- 🌾 150 g cornmeal
- 🥛 250 ml milk
- 🍯 100 g sugar
- 🥛 50 g butter
- 🧂 1 tsp cinnamon
Method
- 1 Cook pumpkin until soft and mash.
- 2 Combine with milk, sugar, and cornmeal.
- 3 Simmer gently, adding butter and cinnamon until creamy.
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