Mbejú Cuatro Quesos a la Sartén (Crispy Paraguayan Cassava Starch & Cheese Flatbread) – Authentic Paraguay Recipe
Ancient Guaraní skillet flatbread with a crisp golden exterior and irresistibly chewy, cheesy center.
- Country of Origin
- 🇵🇾 Paraguay (South America, Americas)
- Dietary Profile
- vegetarian
- Prep Time
- 15 min
- Cook Time
- 20 min
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Signature Staples
- Tapioca/cassava starch (almidón), Crumbled salty white cheese and mozzarella, Roasted tomatoes and avocado, Butter or oil, Milk splash
Ingredients for Mbejú Cuatro Quesos a la Sartén (Crispy Paraguayan Cassava Starch & Cheese Flatbread) (4 Servings)
- 1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) tapioca/cassava starch (almidón), prepped into bite-sized pieces
- 1.5 cups crumbled salty white cheese and mozzarella, washed and trimmed
- 1 cup roasted tomatoes and avocado
- 1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with butter or oil
- 1.5 tbsp traditional Paraguay seasoning (milk splash, sea salt, oregano)
- 2.5 tbsp traditional cooking oil, sea salt, cracked black pepper, and fresh citrus or herbs
Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions
- Heat oil in a wide heavy skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Sauté onion, garlic, and butter or oil for 2–3 minutes until softened and fragrant.
- Add tapioca/cassava starch (almidón) and crumbled salty white cheese and mozzarella along with milk splash, sea salt, oregano, searing for 8–10 minutes while tossing occasionally.
- Deglaze the pan with a splash of broth or citrus so the caramelized fond coats every bite.
- Garnish with roasted tomatoes and avocado and serve straight from the skillet.