Description
Enjoy the authentic taste of Venezuelan Sweet Corn Cachapas—crispy corn pancakes filled with melty buffalo mozzarella cheese. These cheesy, slightly sweet corn treats are easy to make in under 30 minutes and perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a comforting snack.
Ingredients
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For the Cachapas Batter
- 2 cups Sweet Corn (Fresh or thawed frozen corn)
- 1 large Egg (To bind ingredients)
- 1 cup All-Purpose Flour (Or gluten-free flour)
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt (To enhance flavor)
- 1 tablespoon Granulated Sugar (Optional, can substitute with honey)
For Cooking and Serving
- 2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil (Or butter for richer flavor)
- 1 cup Buffalo Mozzarella Cheese (Or alternative cheeses)
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter (For serving)
Instructions
- Blend Ingredients: In a blender, combine the sweet corn, egg, flour, salt, and sugar. Blend until the mixture is mostly smooth but retains some texture to give the cachapas a nice rustic feel.
- Heat Pan: Preheat a large skillet over medium heat and add a splash of vegetable oil to prevent sticking and promote browning.
- Cook Cachapas: Spoon approximately 60 ml of the batter onto the skillet and spread it gently into a round shape. Cook each side for 3 to 4 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Add Cheese: Place a generous amount of buffalo mozzarella cheese in the center of each cachapa, then fold it over like a taco. Allow the residual heat to melt the cheese inside.
- Serve: Top the hot cachapas with a pat of unsalted butter for extra richness and serve immediately while warm for the best enjoyment.
Notes
- Fresh corn offers the best flavor, but frozen corn that’s been properly thawed works well too.
- You can substitute all-purpose flour with gluten-free flour to make this recipe gluten-free.
- Use a non-stick skillet or well-seasoned pan to prevent the cachapas from sticking and breaking apart.
- If you prefer a dairy-free option, substitute mozzarella with a plant-based cheese alternative.
- Serving immediately is recommended as cachapas are best enjoyed warm and fresh.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Venezuelan
