Paraguayan Yuca Bread (chipa De Yuca)
Chipa de Yuca is a traditional Paraguayan bread made from yuca flour and cheese. It is a popular snack or breakfast item in Paraguay, known for its chewy texture and cheesy flavor.
Ingredients
- 2 cups yuca flour
- 1 1/2 cups grated cheese
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix the yuca flour, grated cheese, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, and melted butter.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until a dough forms.
- Divide the dough into small balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the bread is golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let 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
- 20g
- Protein
- 5g
- Fat
- 6g
Supplies
Baking sheet Parchment paper
Tools
Mixing bowl Whisk Oven
Serving suggestions
Serve the Chipa de Yuca warm with a cup of traditional Paraguayan yerba mate tea.
Tips & tricks
For extra flavor, you can add a sprinkle of oregano or a dash of hot sauce to the dough before baking.
Cost
$5