How to cook chipá and get the ingredients in Australia
If you’ve ever been to South America, you probably have seen people eating a cheesy pastry called chipá or chipa; maybe you have even tried it yourself and, having fallen in love with it, you are now wondering how exactly it is made. Don’t worry; we’ve got you covered.
Chipá or chipa in Latin America is a type of pastry cooked mainly with cassava starch, eggs, and a generous amount of cheese. Its origin dates back to the Guarani culture, a group of indigenous people who once lived in the regions of what is now Paraguay, the Northeast of Argentina, and the Southeast of Brazil. Even though the word "chipa" finds its roots in Quechua, which means caked.
Despite the existence of over 70 chipa recipes in contemporary times, we have a quick and easy way for you to prepare this dish to enjoy alongside your friends during “merienda”: Brands like Lucchetti and Mamá Cocina offer premix options, with easy step-by-step guides to get optimum results, so you can impress all your diners with a typical Argentinean recipe:
Ingredients:
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400 grams of chipá premix
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120 cm3 water
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3 beaten eggs
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150 grams grated hard cheese
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150 grams grated pategrass cheese (or your preferred cheese)
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1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions:
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Preheat the oven to 180°C for 15 minutes.
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Mix all the ingredients.
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Knead until the ingredients are thoroughly combined.
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Form balls of your preferred size, considering the various filling options.
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Bake in the oven for approximately 20 minutes.
Your delicious chipas are now ready to be enjoyed. And don’t forget to eat them alongside your favorite mate gourd and yerba! Wondering where to get all these products from? Look no further than Latinafy! We are your gateway to Argentine flavors, offering a wide range of Argentine products, including chipá premix, available for international shipping. Explore the culinary wonders of Argentina, all from the comfort of your Australian home.