World Flavors Cookbook

Chipa Guasu (Corn Cake)

Name: Chipa Guasu (Corn Cake)
Cook time: 45 min
Cuisine: Paraguay
Ingredients: 1kg fresh corn kernels, 300g Paraguayan cheese, 5 eggs, 2 large onions, 150ml milk, 100ml oil, salt

Similar to Sopa Paraguaya but made with fresh corn kernels instead of cornmeal, resulting in a creamier, more soufflé-like texture.

Cuisine: Paraguay

Ingredients

1kg fresh corn kernels, 300g Paraguayan cheese, 5 eggs, 2 large onions, 150ml milk, 100ml oil, salt

Instructions

1. Sauté onions in oil until soft. 2. Blend the corn kernels with milk and eggs until semi-smooth. 3. Mix the corn mixture with sautéed onions and crumbled cheese. 4. Pour into a greased baking pan. 5. Bake at 200°C (400°F) for 45 minutes until set and golden brown.