Lampreado

Lampreado, also known as payaguá mascada, is a nutritious Paraguayan cassava fritter that is traditionally filled with ground beef and scallions. In order to prepare it, cassava is first cooked, mashed, then combined with other ingredients, and the concoction is then fried in hot oil until golden brown. Some recipes also include lard, and the dish is best served with a fresh salad on the side. Lampreado is especially popular at the Fiesta de San Juan (St. John festival), which is celebrated annually on June 24.