Kiveve

A nutritious traditional dish from Paraguay, named from the Guarani word for reddish, Kiveve is eaten as a side dish with meats, or as a dessert. (Adapted from "Guarani Ñanduti Rogue".)

• Ready In: 1 hr 30 mins
• Serves: 6-8

Ingredients

• 2  lbs pumpkin, peeled
• 3  cups water
• 2  tablespoons  oil
• 1  onion, finely chopped
• 1  cup milk
• 1  teaspoon salt, coarse
• 1  tablespoon sugar
• 2  cups cornmeal
• 1⁄3 lb queso fresco, crumbled

Directions

1. In a saucepan, boil the pumpkin in water until soft. Drain and mash.
2. In a medium saucepan, heat the oil and saute the onion until golden.
3. Add milk, pumpkin, salt and sugar.
4. Gradually stir in cornmeal.
5. Cook about 10 minutes, stirring continuously.
6. Add cheese, remove from heat, and continue stirring until blended.