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Trabzon Kayganası
Easy 25 min~220 kcal 6/10
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Mbeju
A Paraguayan cassava starch and cheese flatbread pressed in a pan until crisp outside and stretchy within.
Easy⏱️ 33 min📖 1 min readServes 6~310 kcal🇵🇾 Paraguayan🌍 Full translation
15 min prep 18 min cook
- #Budget-Friendly
- Vegetarian
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Timeline
Total 33 min- Prep15 min
- Cooking18 min
Ingredients
6 servings
Quick:
- 3 cup(~600 ml) Cassava starch
- 220 g White cheese
- 70 g Butter
- 0.8 cup(~160 ml) Milk
- 0.8 tsp(~4 ml) Salt
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Instructions
- 1
Mix the cassava starch and salt in a wide bowl.
- 2
Rub the cold butter into the starch with your fingertips.
- 3
Add the crumbled cheese and drizzle in the milk gradually to make a damp, sandy mixture.
- 4
Heat a pan over medium heat and press part of the mixture into a round.
- 5
Cook each side for 3 minutes, turning once the edges hold together.
6 min06:00 - 6
Cook the remaining mixture the same way and serve hot.
💡 Tip: This does not come together like a classic dough; the correct texture is damp crumbs that bind when pressed into the pan.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve mbeju for breakfast with hot tea, tomato, and optional fresh greens.
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Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
- Calcium
- Vitamin B12
Nutrition (per serving)
~310
kcal calories
9
g protein
42
g carbs
12
g fat
Protein 12%Carbs 54%Fat 34%
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
This recipe may contain allergens
- Milk
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Mbeju make?
This recipe serves 6.How long does Mbeju take?
Prep 15 minutes, cooking 18 minutes; 33 minutes in total.Is Mbeju difficult?
This recipe is rated easy.How many calories does Mbeju have?
Approximately 310 kcal per serving. Protein: 9g, carbs: 42g, fat: 12g.Which allergens does Mbeju contain?
This recipe contains Milk. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Mbeju belong to?
This recipe belongs to Paraguayan cuisine.How many ingredients does Mbeju need?
This recipe needs 5 ingredients.
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