Description
Venezuelan Sweet Corn Cachapas are golden, tender corn pancakes made from fresh sweet corn, blended with flour and a touch of sugar, then pan-fried to perfection. Filled with melted buffalo mozzarella cheese and topped with butter, these delightful cachapas offer a melt-in-your-mouth experience perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a savory snack.
Ingredients
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Basic Ingredients
- 2 cups sweet corn (fresh or thawed frozen)
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (can substitute with gluten-free flour)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (or substitute with honey)
For Cooking and Serving
- 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 the sweet corn, egg, all-purpose flour, salt, and granulated sugar in a blender. Blend until the mixture is mostly smooth but still has some texture to maintain a pleasant bite in the pancakes.
- Heat the Skillet: Place a skillet over medium heat and add the vegetable oil, allowing it to heat until shimmering but not smoking. This will help cook the cachapas evenly and create a golden crust.
- Cook the Cachapas: Pour approximately 60 ml (about 1/4 cup) of the batter onto the skillet for each cachapa, spreading it gently into a round shape. Cook for 3-4 minutes on one side until golden brown, then flip and cook the other side for another 3-4 minutes.
- Add Cheese and Fold: Once both sides are golden, place slices of buffalo mozzarella cheese in the center of each cachapa. Fold the pancake in half to enclose the cheese, allowing it to melt with the residual heat.
- Finish and Serve: Remove the cachapas from the skillet, top each with a pat of unsalted butter, and serve warm. They can be accompanied by a dipping sauce of choice or enjoyed on their own as a melt-in-your-mouth treat.
Notes
- You can substitute all-purpose flour with gluten-free flour to make the recipe gluten-free.
- Honey can be used instead of granulated sugar for a natural sweetness.
- For vegetarian adaptation, ensure the cheese used is suitable for vegetarians.
- Fresh corn delivers the best flavor, but frozen corn works well if properly thawed.
- Maintain medium heat to prevent burning while ensuring the inside cooks thoroughly.
