Easy
Paraguayan
Chipa Almidón
Classic Paraguayan cheese bread made with cassava starch, a staple snack during Holy Week.
45
Total Minutes
12
Servings
Vegetarian
Gluten-Free
Cooking Times
20 min
Prep Time
25 min
Cook Time
45 min
Total Time
Ingredients (7 items)
2.00 cups
Cassava starch
1.00 cup
Queso Paraguai
grated
2.00
Eggs
beaten
0.50 cup
Milk
0.25 cup
Butter
melted
1.00 tsp
Anise seeds
optional
1.00 tsp
Salt
Instructions (6 steps)
1
Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet.
2
Mix cassava starch, cheese, eggs, milk, butter, salt, and anise seeds.
3
Knead into a smooth dough.
4
Shape into small balls or rings.
5
Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden.
25 minutes
6
Serve warm.