Description
Venezuelan Sweet Corn Cachapas are soft, golden pancakes made from fresh sweet corn and a few simple ingredients. These delightful cachapas are cooked on the stovetop until golden brown and filled with melty buffalo mozzarella cheese, creating a perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors. Topped with butter and served warm, they make an irresistible treat perfect for breakfast, brunch, or anytime snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Batter
- 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 Topping
- 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 retains some texture to provide a pleasant bite in the final cachapas.
- Heat the Skillet: Place a skillet or frying pan over medium heat and add the vegetable oil, allowing it to warm up for cooking the batter evenly.
- Cook the Cachapas: Pour about 60 ml (approximately 1/4 cup) of batter onto the hot skillet for each cachapa. Spread gently into a round shape. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes on one side until golden brown, then flip carefully and cook the other side for an additional 3 to 4 minutes.
- Add Cheese and Fold: Once both sides are golden and cooked through, place slices of buffalo mozzarella cheese in the center of each cachapa. Fold the cachapa in half, allowing the residual heat to melt the cheese inside.
- Finish with Butter and Serve: Remove the folded cachapas from the pan, top with a small pat of unsalted butter to melt over the warm surface. Serve immediately while warm, optionally accompanied by a dipping sauce of your choice.
Notes
- You can substitute the all-purpose flour with gluten-free flour for a gluten-free option.
- If granulated sugar isn’t preferred, honey can be used as a natural sweetener instead.
- Queso de mano is a traditional Venezuelan cheese substitute that works well if buffalo mozzarella is unavailable.
- Serve immediately for best texture and flavor; cachapas are best enjoyed fresh and warm.
- Adjust the heat to prevent burning; medium heat ensures thorough cooking without charring.
