Venezuelan Sweet Corn Cachapas Recipe
Venezuelan Sweet Corn Cachapas are crispy, golden corn pancakes filled with melted buffalo mozzarella, offering a deliciously sweet and savory treat. Made with simple ingredients like sweet corn, flour, and cheese, these traditional Venezuelan pancakes are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a comforting snack.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- 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 (for cooking)
Filling and Finishing
- 250 g buffalo mozzarella cheese, sliced
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, for topping
Instructions
- Prepare the Batter: In a blender or food processor, combine the drained sweet corn, egg, flour, salt, and sugar. Blend until the mixture is mostly smooth but still retains some texture from the corn kernels for an authentic bite.
- Cook the Pancakes: Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat and add the vegetable oil. Once the pan is hot, spoon about 60 ml of the batter per cachapa onto the surface, spreading it into a round shape. Cook each side for 3 to 4 minutes until golden brown and crisp.
- Add Cheese and Fold: Place several slices of buffalo mozzarella cheese in the center of each cooked cachapa and fold it in half. Allow the cheese to melt from the residual heat of the pancake.
- Butter and Serve: While still warm, top each folded cachapa with a pat of unsalted butter. Serve immediately, either on its own or with your favorite dipping sauce for added flavor.
Notes
- Use canned sweet corn for convenience, but fresh corn can be boiled and used if preferred.
- Adjust the sugar to taste depending on the sweetness of the corn.
- Cooking on medium heat ensures the cachapas cook through without burning.
- Serve hot for the best experience as the cheese melts beautifully inside the warm pancakes.
- Variations include adding herbs like cilantro or a pinch of pepper for extra flavor.
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