Venezuelan Sweet Corn Cachapas Recipe
Venezuelan Sweet Corn Cachapas are delicious, golden pancakes made from fresh sweet corn batter, cooked until crispy on the outside and filled with melted buffalo mozzarella cheese. These sweet and savory treats are perfect for a unique breakfast or snack, combining the natural sweetness of corn with creamy cheese in every bite.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Venezuelan
Ingredients
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Sweet Corn 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 Serving
- 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 sugar. Blend until the mixture is mostly smooth but still has some texture from the corn kernels.
- Cook the Pancakes: Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat and add the vegetable oil. Once hot, spoon about 60 ml of batter per cachapa onto the pan. Spread it into a round shape.
- Cook Both Sides: Cook each cachapa for about 3 to 4 minutes on one side until it becomes golden brown and crispy, then flip and cook the other side similarly.
- Add Cheese and Fold: Immediately after cooking, place several slices of buffalo mozzarella cheese in the center of each cachapa. Fold it in half so the residual heat melts the cheese inside.
- Butter and Serve: While still warm, top each folded cachapa with a pat of unsalted butter. Serve immediately, either plain or with your preferred dipping sauce.
Notes
- Use fresh or frozen corn if canned is not available, adjusting moisture content accordingly.
- Buffalo mozzarella adds authentic creaminess, but you can substitute with other mild melting cheeses.
- Maintain medium heat to allow cachapas to cook through without burning.
- For a richer flavor, melt butter in the skillet before cooking the cachapas instead of vegetable oil.
- Serve cachapas immediately for best texture and flavor.
Keywords: Venezuelan sweet corn pancakes, cachapas, corn pancakes, mozzarella stuffed pancakes, Latin American snacks
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