Chipa Guasu – Savory Corn Cake

Chipa, or Paraguayan corn cake, is an unusual case. It looks and sounds like a cake, but it can also be a side dish or a full meal at any time of day. Chipa Guasu, which means "big Chipa" in Spanish, is the most common type of Chipa.

Fresh corn kernels or cornmeal, onions, sugar, spices, and milk or Paraguayan cheese are used to make it (higher in calories and proteins than normal cheese). They are combined into a batter, which is then baked until golden and fragrant.

Chipa Guasu is high in calories and nutrients. That is not by chance, as it was designed to aid people in surviving a period of prolonged warfare and food scarcity. However, it is now considered a must-have dish for harvest festivals and holidays.