Venezuelan Sweet Corn Cachapas Recipe
Venezuelan Sweet Corn Cachapas are thick, golden corn pancakes made from sweet corn batter, cooked on a skillet until crisp, then filled with melty buffalo mozzarella cheese. Perfect as a savory breakfast or snack, these cachapas combine the natural sweetness of corn with creamy cheese, enriched with a buttery finish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast, Snack
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Venezuelan
Ingredients
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Batter
- 400 g canned sweet corn, drained
- 1 large egg
- 35 g all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Filling & Finishing
- 250 g buffalo mozzarella cheese, sliced
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Instructions
- Prepare the Batter: In a blender or food processor, combine the drained sweet corn, egg, flour, salt, and granulated sugar. Blend the mixture until it’s mostly smooth but still retains some texture from the corn kernels for added bite.
- Cook the Pancakes: Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat and add the vegetable oil. When the oil is hot, spoon approximately 60 ml of the batter onto the pan for each cachapa. Spread the batter gently into a round shape and cook for 3 to 4 minutes on each side, or until the pancakes are golden brown and crisp.
- Add Cheese and Fold: Place several slices of buffalo mozzarella cheese in the center of each cooked cachapa. Fold the cachapa in half, allowing the residual heat to melt the cheese inside.
- Butter and Serve: While still warm, top each folded cachapa with a pat of unsalted butter. Serve immediately, either on their own or with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- For a dairy-free option, substitute buffalo mozzarella with a plant-based cheese alternative.
- Use fresh corn kernels if canned corn is not available, but adjust the batter consistency as needed.
- To enhance flavor, add a pinch of cumin or chili powder to the batter.
- Serve cachapas warm for the best texture and melted cheese experience.
Keywords: Venezuelan cachapas, sweet corn pancakes, buffalo mozzarella, corn recipes, Latin American cuisine, savory pancakes
