Chipa

Ingredients

• 2 cups tapioca starch (mandioca starch)
• 1 cup cornmeal
• 2 cups grated Paraguayan cheese (queso Paraguay) or a mix of Parmesan and mozzarella
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/4 cup butter or lard, softened
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon anise seed (optional)

Instructions

1. 1Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment.
2. 2Combine the tapioca starch and cornmeal in a large bowl.
3. 3Mix in the grated cheese, eggs, milk, butter, salt, and anise seed until a soft, slightly sticky dough forms.
4. 4Shape the dough into small rings, ovals, or balls by hand.
5. 5Arrange on the baking sheet, leaving space between each.
6. 6Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and firm.
7. 7Serve warm, traditionally with mate or coffee.

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