Paraguayan Cheese Bread With Ham (chipa Caburé)
Chipa Caburé is a traditional Paraguayan cheese bread that is often enjoyed as a snack or alongside meals. This recipe adds a savory twist by incorporating ham into the dough, making it a delicious and satisfying treat.
Ingredients
- 3 cups tapioca flour
- 1 cup grated Paraguayan cheese
- 1/2 cup diced ham
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine the tapioca flour, grated cheese, and diced ham.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and salt.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until a dough forms.
- Divide the dough into 12 equal portions and shape each into a ball.
- Place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 25 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let the chipa caburé cool slightly 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
- 180 per serving
- Carbohydrates
- 15g
- Protein
- 8g
- Fat
- 10g
Supplies
Baking sheet Parchment paper
Tools
Large mixing bowl Whisk
Serving suggestions
Serve the chipa caburé warm as a snack or alongside soups and stews.
Tips & tricks
For added flavor, consider adding herbs or spices to the dough, such as oregano or paprika.
Cost
$10