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Chipa 4 Quesos (Paraguayan Gluten-Free Bread)

April 13, 2019 by Lizet 19 Comments

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Chipa cuatro quesos (four cheese chipa) is a Paraguayan bread made with cassava starch that is naturally gluten-free.

{this recipe was first posted on Curious Cuisiniere}

Easter is just around the corner. People are starting to make plans for the long holiday coming up. The ones in the big cities plan to visit relatives in the interior of the country.

Living in the countryside, I see the preparations going on on this side. My neighbors begin to plan what day to kill the pig. What parts to sell and what parts are left to cook when family members arrive.

Weeks ago they have been collecting milk from their cows to make the cheese that is going to be use to make chipa.

Paraguayan Chipa

Chipa is a very common bread in Paraguay. Year round you can find it on the streets or in stores that sell chipas. But when Easter arrives, this bread is made at home.

Chipa almidón (Paraguayan gluten-free bread)


Chipa Almidón (Paraguayan Gluten-Free Bread)

Chipa is made in large quantities to last about 3 days, to have enough for the whole family coming to spend these holidays.

Chipa is baked in an oven called tatakuá. It is an oven made of brick in the shape of an igloo.

Days before baking, wood is gathered and it is kept dry.

In our community, chipa is made on Wednesday.

The firewood is lit inside the tatakuá to warm the oven. This process takes about 3 hours.

While the oven is being heated (usually the men do this part), the women begin to prepare the chipa dough.

Many prefer that all ingredients are homemade. Corn flour, cheese, cassava starch (this one starts about 3 weeks in advance), lard and finally the eggs.

(If you want to know more about How to Make Chipa – Ingredients, check out this post.)

Chipa 4 Quesos (Paraguayan Gluten-Free Bread)

This 4 cheese chipa is a special one. This kind of chipa you can't find on the streets. Personally, I associate this chipa with a chipería (chipa store) named Ña Eustaquia. My favorite place to buy chipas.

Ingredientes

As its name says it, this chipa has 4 kinds of cheese.

4 cheese for making chipa
  • Queso Paraguay: It is a fresh cheese, a little soft and with little salt content (use some fresh cheese as a substitute, like queso fresco)
  • Mozzarella cheese: A sliceable ​​curd cheese, originally from Italy. It has a mild flavor.
  • Sardo cheese: this Argentine cheese is a hard cheese, with a strong and salty flavor. This cheese is an imitation of Pecorino Romano, an Italian cheese made with sheep's milk. (use Pecorino Romano cheese as a substitute).
  • Blue cheese: crumbly, with a strong and very salty flavor.

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How to make it

dough for Paraguayan chipa

If you have never prepared anything with cassava starch, the dough will seem a bit strange to you.

It has the texture of playdough. The more you knead it, the more it comes together. Start with the measurements on the recipe card. Knead for 3 to 5 minutes, if it is still dry and does not come together, add a few more spoonfuls of milk.

chipa 4 quesos on a baking tray

The oven must be very hot to give it the color and crispiness that characterizes chipa.

chipa 4 quesos on a wood tray

Blue cheese really gives it a special flavor, don't skip it!

Do you make chipa at home for Easter or do you buy it already made?

If you are outside of Paraguay. Do people bake with cassava starch in your country? What recipes do you recommend we should try?

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Chipa 4 Quesos (Paraguayan Gluten-Free Bread)
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Chipa 4 Quesos (Paraguayan Gluten-Free Bread)

Chipa cuatro quesos (four cheese chipa) is a Paraguayan bread made with cassava starch which is naturally gluten-free.
Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time25 mins
Total Time40 mins
Course: Easter, Snack
Cuisine: Paraguayan
Servings: 10
Calories: 404kcal
Author: Lizet Bowen

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup Paraguay cheese or some fresh cheese (between 75g to 80g)
  • 3/4 cup grated mozzarella cheese (between 75g to 80g)
  • 3/4 cup Sardo cheese or Pecorino Romano, grated (between 75g to 80g)
  • 1/2 cup blue cheese (between 55g and 60g)
  • 5 cups cassava flour/starch (700g)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon of anise seeds
  • 1/4 cup lard or butter at room temperature (55g)
  • 1 egg
  • 1 cup whole milk (237ml)

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 450F / 230C and grease 1 large baking sheet.
  • In a small bowl, mix 4 kinds of cheese. Set aside 1/3 cup of this cheese mixture, to top each chipa.
  • In a large bowl, add cassava starch, salt, anise seeds, lard or butter, egg, milk and cheese mixture.
  • The mixture may seem too dry, but with your hands, gather the ingredients until you get a uniform dough.
  • Place the dough on a flat surface and knead for about 5 minutes. (This dough has the texture of playdough.) Divide the dough into 10 equal portions. Make a ball with each portion between the palms of your hands. Flatten the ball slightly.
  • Place chipas on a baking sheet. Top each chipa with a bit of reserved cheese mixture.
  • Bake for 25 minutes. Let it cool for 5 minutes before eating. Chipas are best eaten when they are hot.

Notes

The chipa dough can be frozen for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Calories: 404kcal

Chipa 4 Quesos (Paraguayan Gluten-Free Bread)
Chipa 4 Quesos (Paraguayan Gluten-Free Bread)

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Filed Under: Breakfast, Gluten-Free Bread Tagged With: cheese, chipa, Easter, Paraguay

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Comments

  1. Natalie

    March 11, 2021 at 6:45 pm

    Absolutely delicious! I love all the cheese inside. So so yummy! My family will love this. Thanks for the recipe!

    Reply
  2. Jessica Formicola

    March 10, 2021 at 5:49 pm

    Anything with cheese and bread and I'm sold! I love trying ethnic food, so I can't wait to give these a try!

    Reply
  3. Angela

    March 10, 2021 at 4:26 pm

    I really enjoyed reading all about this great looking bread. All that cheese, yum! Your pictures are great. Thanks for sharing this great recipe.

    Reply
  4. Andréa Janssen

    March 10, 2021 at 3:30 pm

    I knew the Pizza 4 quesos, but this opens a whole new world for me. The flavors of the cheese were so delicious. And great it's gluten-free too! Thank you for sharing!

    Reply
  5. Ksenia Prints

    January 18, 2021 at 3:24 pm

    I am GF and my husband is Colombian, so i know all about pan de yucca - but I never tried it with cheese baked into it! I will be trying your product for sure.

    Reply
    • Lizet

      January 19, 2021 at 1:58 am

      Yes, chipa is very similar to pan de yuca. Seems like a lot of South American countries share a similar recipe using cassava.

      Reply
  6. Amanda Marie

    January 09, 2021 at 1:01 pm

    These are amazing - I love al the cheese!

    Reply
  7. Sondra Barker

    January 09, 2021 at 4:13 am

    Love this recipe. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  8. Kristina

    January 09, 2021 at 3:26 am

    This was incredibly delicious! I can't wait to make it again.

    Reply
  9. Jess

    January 09, 2021 at 2:47 am

    This was a fascinating read. I can’t wait to try these cheese breads!

    Reply
  10. Kim Guzman

    January 08, 2021 at 11:36 pm

    What a treat! Great gluten free alternative. Thank you.

    Reply
  11. Audrey

    January 08, 2021 at 4:53 pm

    I have been wondering how to make these!! I love trying new recipes, so good!

    Reply
  12. Elizabeth

    January 08, 2021 at 3:47 pm

    Fabulous recipe!

    Reply
  13. Alexandra

    January 07, 2021 at 11:10 pm

    So delicious - and love that this is gluten free, so my whole family can enjoy it!

    Reply
  14. Julia

    October 29, 2020 at 3:37 pm

    This bread sounds delicious! It was interesting to read how it's made.

    Reply
  15. Bintu | Recipes From A Pantry

    October 29, 2020 at 3:00 pm

    I have never tried making it before but I definitely will be! Looks and sounds totally delicious.

    Reply
  16. Ty

    October 29, 2020 at 2:44 pm

    I love learning about new types of bread. And girl, you had me at cheese! I can’t wait to try this.

    Reply
  17. Toni Dash

    October 29, 2020 at 2:06 pm

    This is seriously amazing! Everyone at my house loved this!

    Reply
  18. Krissy Allori

    October 29, 2020 at 1:41 pm

    We recently had to start cooking gluten free. I'm so glad I found this recipe!

    Reply

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