Description
Venezuelan Sweet Corn Cachapas are a delicious traditional treat featuring a sweet and tender corn pancake filled with melty mozzarella cheese. Crispy on the outside and soft inside, these cachapas are quick to make and perfect for breakfast or a comforting snack. The blend of fresh corn with a touch of sweetness and savory cheese delivers a melt-in-your-mouth delight that showcases the authentic flavors of Venezuela.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 cups sweet corn (fresh or thawed frozen)
- 1 large egg (acts as a binder)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (can substitute with gluten-free flour)
- 1 teaspoon salt (essential for flavor)
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (or substitute with honey)
Cooking Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (for frying)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (for topping)
- 8 oz buffalo mozzarella cheese (can substitute with queso de mano)
Instructions
- Prepare the batter: Combine sweet corn, egg, flour, salt, and sugar in a blender. Blend until the mixture is mostly smooth but still retains some texture, ensuring a hearty batter.
- Heat the pan: Warm 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat to prepare for frying the cachapas.
- Cook the cachapas: Pour approximately 60 ml of batter onto the skillet for each cachapa. Spread the batter into a round pancake shape and cook for 3 to 4 minutes on one side until golden brown. Flip carefully and cook the other side for another 3 to 4 minutes.
- Add cheese and fold: Place slices of buffalo mozzarella cheese in the center of each cooked cachapa and fold it in half. Allow the residual heat to melt the cheese inside.
- Finish and serve: Top each folded cachapa with a pat of unsalted butter. Serve warm, optionally accompanied by a dipping sauce of your choice.
Notes
- You can substitute all-purpose flour with gluten-free flour to make this recipe gluten-free.
- Use honey instead of granulated sugar for a natural sweetener alternative.
- If buffalo mozzarella is unavailable, queso de mano or any fresh, soft cheese with good melting qualities can be used.
- Adjust the batter thickness by adding a little water or flour if needed for easier spreading.
- Serve cachapas immediately for the best taste experience as they are best enjoyed warm.
