Paraguayan Cheese Bread With Chorizo (chipa Pirú)
Paraguayan Cheese Bread with Chorizo, also known as Chipa Pirú, is a delicious traditional dish from Paraguay. This savory bread is made with cheese and chorizo, giving it a rich and flavorful taste that is perfect for breakfast or as a snack.
Ingredients
- 2 cups tapioca flour
- 1 cup grated Paraguayan cheese
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup diced chorizo
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix the tapioca flour, cheese, milk, vegetable oil, eggs, and salt until well combined.
- Add the diced chorizo to the mixture and stir until evenly distributed.
- Form the dough into small balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 25 minutes or until the cheese bread is golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 20 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 25 minutes
- Total time:
- 45 minutes
- Cooking method
- Oven
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 250 per serving
- Carbohydrates
- 20g
- Protein
- 12g
- Fat
- 14g
Supplies
Baking sheet Parchment paper
Tools
Bowl Measuring cups and spoons Oven
Serving suggestions
Serve the Paraguayan Cheese Bread with Chorizo warm with a cup of yerba mate tea for an authentic Paraguayan experience.
Tips & tricks
For a spicier version, you can use hot chorizo instead of regular chorizo.
Cost
$10