¡Hoy es sábado sabroso! (Today is savory Saturday!)
La fecha es el cuatro (4) de febrero del año dos mil veintitrés. (The date is February 4, 2023.)
El plato de la semana es: chipa almidón. (The dish of the week is: chipa almidón.)
Chipa almidón is a cheesy bread that’s a staple in Paraguayan cuisine. There are several variations of chipas. Almidón means “starch” and refers to the cassava starch used in the recipe. Chipa almidón is traditionally paired with mate or tereré.
Para preparar la chipa almidón, necesitamos: (To prepare chipa almidón, we need:)
| almidón de yuca | (yuca starch) |
| manteca | (butter) |
| huevos | (eggs) |
| sal | (salt) |
| suero de manteca | (buttermilk) |
| leche | (milk) |
| queso | (cheese) |
| anís | (aniseed) |
| polvo para hornear | (baking powder) |
| leche en polvo | (powdered milk) |
Enjoy some afternoon mate or tea of your choice and chipa almidón following this receta (recipe). ¡Qué rico! (How delicious!) Practice saying the name of each ingredient as you incorporate it.
¡Que tengas un sábado sensational! (May you have a sensational Saturday!)
L. A. Feliz