Paraguayan Rice Bread (chipa De Arroz)

Chipa de Arroz is a traditional Paraguayan bread made with rice flour, cheese, and eggs. It is a popular snack or breakfast item in Paraguay, known for its unique texture and flavor.

Paraguayan Rice Bread (chipa De Arroz)

Ingredients

  • 3 cups rice flour
  • 1 cup grated Paraguayan cheese
  • 3 eggs
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup butter, melted
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp anise seeds (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking sheet.
  2. In a large bowl, mix the rice flour, grated cheese, eggs, milk, melted butter, salt, and anise seeds until well combined.
  3. Form the dough into small round bread rolls and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
  4. Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes or until the bread is golden brown and cooked through.
  5. Remove from the oven and let the bread 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
150 per serving
Carbohydrates
20g
Protein
6g
Fat
5g

Supplies

Baking sheet Mixing bowl Measuring cups and spoons

Tools

Oven Mixer (optional)

Serving suggestions

Chipa de Arroz is best served warm with a cup of coffee or as a side dish with soup or stew.

Tips & tricks

For a variation, you can add chopped green onions or bell peppers to the dough for extra flavor.

Cost

$8