Minced Pork and Vegetable Chipa So’o
Chipa So’o is a traditional Paraguayan dish, offering a unique twist on the classic chipa by incorporating deliciously seasoned minced pork and fresh vegetables. This hearty and flavorful dish embraces the rich history of Paraguayan cuisine, providing a delightful experience that satisfies both nostalgia and modern palates.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cassava flour - Preferably freshly milled
- 1 cup corn flour - Preferably stone-ground
4 tablespoons unsalted butter - Room temperature- 1 cup whole milk
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon salt
1 pound ground pork (minced pork)
1 medium onion - finely chopped
2 cloves garlic - minced- 1 cup mixed vegetables - such as peas, carrots, and corn
1 teaspoon cumin - ground 
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
2 tablespoons parsley - fresh, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
- In a large bowl, combine the cassava flour, corn flour, and salt.
- Blend in the butter with your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Gently incorporate the milk and eggs, mixing to form a smooth dough. Set aside.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté the onion and garlic until translucent and fragrant.
- Add the minced pork, breaking it apart with a spoon, and cook until browned.
- Stir in the mixed vegetables, cumin, paprika, and season with salt to taste. Cook for an additional 5 minutes, then mix in the parsley.
- Roll out the dough and cut into large discs. Place a spoonful of the pork mixture onto one half of each disc. Fold over the dough and seal the edges by pressing with a fork.
- Arrange the chipa so’o on a baking tray. Bake in the preheated oven for 25–30 minutes, or until golden brown.
Notes
For an extra burst of flavor, try adding a pinch of red chili flakes to the pork mixture.
Nutrition
Calories: 833kcalCarbohydrates: 84gProtein: 31gFat: 41gSaturated Fat: 18gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 212mgSodium: 735mgPotassium: 717mgFiber: 6gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 3325IUVitamin C: 14mgCalcium: 267mgIron: 6mg
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