Chipas by Luli Fernandez

Chipa is a traditional bread from Paraguay. They are versatile to prepare and very economical. Chipas are cooked in mud ovens on banana leaves. They are eaten all over Paraguay and in other South American countries like Argentina.

Procedure

Pre-heat oven at 160 degrees

Beat eggs in a bowl, add cheese and blend.

Add sifted flour blend and mix with milk until all dissolved, add salt and its ready to go.

Place mixture in muffin tray and bake for 15 to 20 mins, until golden brown

Luli Fernandez was our guest that evening and she spoke in Guarani proudly representing a small population of Paraguayans in Perth. Guarani is the traditional language of Paraguay. Different styles of Guarani are spoken in some South American regions, like Corrientes in the north of Argentina. For many years Guarani was considered a dialect, however now it is recognised as an international language.