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Breads & doughs

Paraguayan chipa

Cassava starch and cheese rolls, crisp outside and elastic inside.

VegetarianGluten-free

50 minTime
6Servings
MediumDifficulty
ParaguayCuisine

Ingredients

  • 400 g of cassava starch
  • 250 g of grated Paraguay or fresh cheese
  • 100 g of grated hard cheese such as parmesan
  • 100 g of lard or butter
  • 2 eggs
  • 80 g of warm milk
  • 1 teaspoon of salt
  • 1 teaspoon of anise (optional)

Step-by-step

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  1. Beat the lard with the salt and the anise 30 sec/speed 4.
  2. Add the eggs and mix 20 sec/speed 4.
  3. Add the grated cheeses and mix 20 sec/speed 4.
  4. Add the cassava starch and mix 30 sec/speed 4.
  5. Add the warm milk little by little and knead 2 min/dough mode until a pliable dough.
  6. Form little rolls or rings with greased hands.
  7. Place on a tray and bake 20 to 25 min at 200C until golden.
  8. Serve hot to enjoy their elastic texture.

Tips

  • Cassava starch is gluten-free and gives the characteristic texture.
  • Do not knead too much so it does not turn out hard.
  • It is enjoyed freshly made, ideally warm.

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