Paraguayan Quinoa Bread (chipa De Quinua)

Paraguayan Quinoa Bread, also known as Chipa de Quinua, is a traditional bread from Paraguay that is made with quinoa flour. This gluten-free bread is perfect for those looking for a nutritious and delicious alternative to regular bread.

Paraguayan Quinoa Bread (chipa De Quinua)

Ingredients

  • 2 cups quinoa flour
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 tsp salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large bowl, mix the quinoa flour, cornstarch, and salt.
  3. Add the vegetable oil and water to the dry ingredients and mix until a dough forms.
  4. Divide the dough into 12 equal portions and shape each portion into a ball.
  5. Place the dough balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes or until the bread is golden brown.
  7. Remove from the oven and let the bread cool before serving.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
15 minutes
Cooking time:
25 minutes
Total time:
40 minutes
Cooking method
Oven

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
150 per serving
Carbohydrates
25g
Protein
5g
Fat
3g

Supplies

Baking sheet Parchment paper

Tools

Oven Large bowl Mixing spoon

Serving suggestions

Serve the Paraguayan Quinoa Bread with a spread of avocado or tomato salsa for a delicious snack or appetizer.

Tips & tricks

For a variation, you can add herbs or spices to the dough for extra flavor.

Cost

$8