Food!

Looking back on past blog entries, I noticed that I have neglected sharing anything about the amazing food of Paraguay. With this inspiration I created...

Rose´s Top 10 Favorite Foods of Paraguay
(not in any specific order because that would be impossible)

1. Asado (steak)- usually asado is prepared over an open flame, rich with fat and salty seasonings

2. Fresh Fruit- some fruits that have been in season during my stay include mangos, watermelon, apples, pears, plums, pineapples, melon, oranges etc.

3. Neokies- a delicious mix of potato and flour which creates a mouth watering pasta like glob

4. Gizo- very traditional Paraguayan dish usually consisting of pasta, meat and a tomato sauce with onions and peppers

5. Chipa- traditional Paraguayan treat made with madioca flour and cheese. Sold on the streets, in the park, on the bus... everywhere!

6. Waffelen (waffle)- a German Mennonite Paraguayan food homemade by my host mom

7. Pie- sweet fruity treat hidden between two flakey layers of crust (a thinner version of traditional American pie)

8. Dulce- a thick jam spread made from most any fruit or milk

9. Tortilla- dough batter, sometimes containing green onions or meat, fried and delicious

10. Empenadas- a flakey dough sandwhich containing anything from beef to ham and cheese