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Venezuelan Sweet Corn Cachapas

Venezuelan Sweet Corn Cachapas: Comforting Pancakes with Cheese

Venezuelan Sweet Corn Cachapas are delightful golden pancakes with gooey mozzarella filling, perfect for any breakfast or snack time.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 pancakes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Venezuelan
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 2 cups Sweet Corn fresh or thawed frozen corn; avoid canned corn
  • 1 large Egg fresh eggs yield the best results
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour can be substituted with gluten-free flour
  • ½ teaspoon Salt essential for well-rounded taste
  • 2 tablespoons Granulated Sugar can substitute with honey
For Cooking
  • 2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil can use butter for added flavor
For the Filling
  • 1 cup Buffalo Mozzarella Cheese can substitute with queso de mano or plant-based cheese
To Serve
  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter to top cachapas while warm

Equipment

  • Blender
  • large skillet
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Venezuelan Sweet Corn Cachapas
  1. In a blender, combine sweet corn, egg, flour, salt, and sugar. Blend the mixture until mostly smooth but still retains some texture, about 30 seconds. Transfer the batter to a bowl and set aside.
  2. Preheat a large skillet over medium heat, adding about 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil to coat the bottom. Allow the oil to heat for 1-2 minutes until shimmering but not smoking.
  3. Pour approximately 60 ml of the batter into the skillet, forming a round pancake shape. Cook each cachapa for 3-4 minutes or until the edges begin to set and the bottom is golden brown. Flip carefully and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until both sides are nicely browned.
  4. Once flipped and the second side is golden, place slices of buffalo mozzarella cheese in the center of each cachapa. Fold the pancake in half and allow it to cook for another minute.
  5. Transfer the cachapas onto a serving plate. Top them with a pat of unsalted butter while they are still warm. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cachapaCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 6gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 220mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 8mg

Notes

Cachapas can be enjoyed warm with a drizzle of honey, avocado slices, or paired with crispy bacon for varied serving options.

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