Venezuelan Sweet Corn Cachapas Recipe
This traditional Venezuelan Sweet Corn Cachapas recipe features golden, crispy corn pancakes filled with creamy buffalo mozzarella cheese. Made with sweet corn, eggs, flour, and a hint of sugar, these skillet-cooked patties are lightly buttered and perfect served warm for a delightful snack or meal.
- 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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Batter Ingredients
- 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
Filling and Finishing
- 250 g buffalo mozzarella cheese, sliced
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Instructions
- Prepare the Batter: In a blender or food processor, combine the sweet corn, egg, flour, salt, and sugar. Blend until the mixture is mostly smooth but still slightly textured from the corn kernels, ensuring a good consistency for cooking.
- Cook the Pancakes: Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat and add the vegetable oil. Once the oil is hot, spoon about 60 ml of batter onto the pan per cachapa, spreading it out into a round shape. Cook each side for 3 to 4 minutes until the pancake turns golden brown and crisp.
- Add Cheese and Fold: After cooking, place several slices of buffalo mozzarella cheese onto the center of each cachapa. Fold the pancake in half so the cheese melts inside, warmed by the residual heat.
- Butter and Serve: While still warm, top each cachapa with a pat of unsalted butter. Serve immediately, either plain or with your favorite dipping sauce, to enjoy the rich, melted cheese and sweet corn flavor.
Notes
- Using canned sweet corn saves time, but fresh corn can be used for a more vibrant flavor; reduce added sugar if using very sweet fresh corn.
- Ensure the skillet is properly heated to get a crisp exterior on the cachapas without burning.
- Use buffalo mozzarella for authentic creaminess; substitute with fresh mozzarella if unavailable.
- Serve immediately as cachapas are best enjoyed hot and fresh.
Keywords: Venezuelan cachapas, sweet corn pancakes, corn and cheese pancakes, buffalo mozzarella cachapas, Latin American snacks
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