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Venezuelan Sweet Corn Cachapas

Venezuelan Sweet Corn Cachapas: Crispy, Cheesy Bliss Awaits

Venezuelan Sweet Corn Cachapas are crispy, tender pancakes filled with gooey mozzarella, perfect for any meal.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 pancakes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Venezuelan
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

Batter Ingredients
  • 2 cups Sweet Corn Fresh or thawed frozen corn
  • 1 large Egg Binds the ingredients
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour Can use gluten-free flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt Enhances flavor
  • 2 tablespoons Granulated Sugar Can substitute with honey
Frying Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil For frying
Filling Ingredients
  • 1 cup Buffalo Mozzarella Cheese Can substitute with queso de mano or queso fresco
  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter For serving

Equipment

  • Blender
  • Skillet or griddle

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a blender, add the sweet corn, egg, all-purpose flour, salt, and granulated sugar. Blend until mostly smooth, but leave some texture. Set aside to rest for about 10 minutes.
  2. Preheat a large skillet over medium heat. Add 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil and allow it to heat until shimmering.
  3. Pour around 60 ml of the batter onto the hot skillet and spread it into a round shape. Cook for 3-4 minutes until golden, then flip and cook for another 3-4 minutes.
  4. Place slices of mozzarella cheese in the center of each pancake. Fold the cachapa in half to cover the cheese and cook for another minute until the cheese melts.
  5. Transfer the warm cachapas to a plate and add a pat of unsalted butter on top. Serve immediately with optional dipping sauces.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cachapaCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 6gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Customize the cachapas by experimenting with different cheeses or adjusting the sweetness to suit your taste. Use fresh or frozen corn for better flavor and texture.

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