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Cachapas | Venezuelan Corn Pancakes

Cachapas | Venezuelan Corn Pancakes

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Cachapas, Venezuelan Corn Pancakes Cachapas are Venezuela’s take on the pancake, and one bite explains why they turn up at street stalls, family breakfasts, and late night snack runs all over the country. Picture a thick corn pancake with a golden outside and a soft, almost custardy middle, folded around a generous handful of soft white cheese so it melts into long, stretchy strands.

  • Total Time: 20 min
  • Yield: 4 people 1x

Ingredients

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For the batter
2 Cups Fresh Corn, About 300 Grams, Cut From The Cob, You Can Use Frozen Corn, Defrosted, If Fresh Corn Is Not Available)
1 Egg
2 Garlic Cloves, Minced
¼ Cup Cornflour, 25 Grams
¼ Cup All-purpose Flour, 27 Grams
1 Tablespoon Sugar
1 Teaspoon Salt
2 Tablespoons Butter
½ Cup Milk, 120 Ml

For topping
1 Cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese, approx. 110 Grams
2 Sliced Jalapeños

For Cooking
1 Tablespoon Oil

Instructions

1-Add all ingredients for the batter to: Add all ingredients for the batter to a blender and blend until smooth.
2-Heat a nonstick skillet or griddle over: Heat a nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Add a small amount of oil to coat the surface.
3-For each cachapa, pour a ladleful of: For each cachapa, pour a ladleful of the batter onto the skillet, using the back of the ladle to spread it into a circular shape, similar to a pancake. You can make them as small or as large as you prefer.
4-Cook the cachapas for about 2-3 minutes: Cook the cachapas for about 2-3 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown and cooked through. You’ll notice bubbles forming on the surface, similar to cooking regular pancakes.
5-Place jalapeno slices, if using, on the: Place jalapeno slices, if using, on the cachapas before flipping them. Cook for 2-3 minutes on the other side and flip it back. Place a generous amount of shredded mozzarella cheese on one half of a cachapa. Fold the other half over the cheese to create a halfmoon shape. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes on each side, or until the cheese is melted and gooey, and the cachapa is nicely toasted.
6-Repeat the filling and cooking process for: Repeat the filling and cooking process for the remaining cachapas. Once all the cachapas are filled, toasted, and cheesy, serve them warm along with sour cream!

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  • Prep Time: 5 min
  • Cook Time: 15 min
  • Method: stovetop

Nutrition

  • Calories: 324kcal
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 841mg
  • Fat: 17g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Carbohydrates: 33g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 13g
  • Cholesterol: 78mg