Traditional Paraguayan chipa with cheese

What does it include?

Ingredients

• 500 g cassava starch
• 200 g of grated Paraguay cheese (or soft mozzarella)
• 100 g of lard or butter
• 2 eggs
• 200 ml of milk
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon baking powder

How to prepare it step by step?

Preparation

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C, ensuring that the temperature is uniform to bake the chipás correctly.
2. In a large bowl, mix the cassava starch with the salt and baking powder, integrating the dry ingredients well.
3. Add the grated cheese and mix until it is evenly distributed in the mixture, providing flavor and texture.
4. Add the melted butter and eggs, mixing with your hands or a sturdy spoon until a homogeneous dough is formed.
5. Add the milk little by little, kneading until you obtain a soft, slightly sticky but firm dough that can be handled easily.
6. Form balls or small rolls with the dough and place them on a tray covered with baking paper, leaving space between each piece so that they do not stick.
7. Bake for 20-25 minutes, until the chips are golden on the outside and firm to the touch.
8. Let them cool slightly before serving, so that they maintain their shape and you can enjoy their soft texture on the inside and crispy on the outside.