Homestyle Salvadoran Braised Cheese Dumplings

Assemble the ingredients: cheese, parsley, water, butter, coriander, bay leaf, garlic.

Warm oil in a heavy pot. Add the cheese and cook until braised.

Stir in the aromatics and spices — the backbone of Salvadoran flavors.

Add the remaining ingredients and cook gently, stirring occasionally, until tender.

Taste and adjust seasoning; the flavor should deepen as it cooks.

Plate and serve with traditional Salvadoran accompaniments such as bread, rice, or fresh herbs.