Mbeju Paraguayan Cheese Flatbread Recipe

Mbeju is a traditional Paraguayan dish made from tapioca flour and cheese. It is a gluten-free and simple recipe that can be enjoyed as a snack or a main course. This recipe will guide you step-by-step to make delicious Mbeju cheese flatbread in American English.

Ingredients

• 2 cups tapioca flour
• 2 cups grated mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup milk
• 2 eggs
• 1/4 cup butter

Directions

1. In a large bowl, mix the tapioca flour, grated mozzarella cheese, and salt together.
2. In a small saucepan, heat the milk and butter until the butter is melted. Remove from heat.
3. Add the milk and butter mixture to the bowl with the dry ingredients. Stir well to combine.
4. Beat the eggs in a separate bowl. Add the beaten eggs to the dough and mix until it forms a sticky and elastic dough.
5. Let the dough rest for 10 minutes.
6. Preheat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat.
7. Take a handful of the dough and shape it into a ball. Flatten the dough ball with your hands or a rolling pin until it is about 1/4 inch thick.
8. Carefully transfer the flattened dough to the preheated skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, until golden brown.
9. Repeat this process with the remaining dough.
10. Serve the Mbeju hot, directly from the skillet.

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