How to Make Chipa Guazú
There's nothing like the scent of freshly baked Paraguayan Chipa Guazú wafting in from the kitchen that can make your mouth water and stomach growl in anticipation. The crisp edges and the moist and tender interior is enticingly delicious and has a flavor that can't be beat.
TOOLS
12 inch Skillet
Measuring cups & Measuring spoons
Large Bowl
Baking dish.
Whisk
Rubber spatula
Liquid measuring cup
INGREDIENTS
1 Large onion onions , chopped
60 ml (1/4 cup) butter (melted), lard, or any neutral oil, plus greasing the pan
250 g Queso Panela, or Queso Blanco , crumble into small pieces
2 cups whole milk , room temperature
3 large eggs , well beaten
1-1/2 teaspoons kosher salt (to taste)
1/2 teaspoon sugar , optional
500 g fresh corn , thawed frozen corn, or canned whole kernel corn
INSTRUCTIONS
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter a 13'' by 9'' Baking dish and dust it with cornmeal; set aside. In a 12-inch skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the chopped onions and salt, and cook until softned, about 8 to 10 minutes. Remove the skillet from heat, add half of the milk, and set aside to cool off.
Place the eggs and remaining milk in a blender or food processor and blend for 3 minutes.
Add the corn and blend for about 10 to 15 seconds, just enough to break up the corn kernels, do not over-blend! Read More…