🇵🇾 Paraguayan Cuisine

Lampreado

Fried Corn Fritters

Prep Time 10 min

Servings 6

Difficulty Easy

Calories 201 kcal

Light, crispy corn flour fritters seasoned with onion, egg, and cheese, quickly fried until puffed and golden — a beloved Paraguayan snack eaten any time of day.

Ingredients

2 cups corn flour
1 egg
1/2 cup grated Paraguayan cheese
1 small onion, finely diced
1/2 cup warm water or milk
Salt
Oil for frying

Instructions

1 Mix corn flour, cheese, diced onion, egg, and salt in a bowl.
2 Add warm water gradually, stirring until a thick, spoonable batter forms.
3 Heat oil in a pan to 170°C.
4 Drop spoonfuls of batter into the hot oil.
5 Fry until puffed and golden on both sides, about 3-4 min.
6 Drain on paper towels. Serve hot.

Did You Know?

Lampreado is considered the fastest Paraguayan snack to make — some home cooks can go from ingredients to plate in under 15 minutes.