Description
Venezuelan Sweet Corn Cachapas are traditional corn pancakes made from fresh or frozen sweet corn blended with flour, sugar, and a touch of salt. Pan-fried until golden brown and filled with melted buffalo mozzarella cheese, these cachapas are buttery, slightly sweet, and utterly delicious. Perfect for a comforting breakfast or a tasty snack, they bring a melt-in-your-mouth delight with every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients
- 2 cups sweet corn (fresh or thawed frozen)
- 1 large egg (acts as a binder)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (can substitute with gluten-free flour)
- 1 teaspoon salt (essential for flavor)
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (or substitute with honey)
Cooking & Topping
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (for frying)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (for topping)
Filling
- 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 retains some texture to ensure the cachapas have a hearty feel.
- Heat the Pan: Place a skillet over medium heat and add the vegetable oil, allowing it to warm up evenly for frying the cachapas.
- Cook the Cachapas: Pour approximately 60 ml (about 1/4 cup) of the batter onto the skillet for each cachapa. Spread the batter gently into a round pancake shape. Cook each side for 3-4 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Add the Cheese: Once cooked, place slices of buffalo mozzarella cheese in the center of each cachapa. Fold them in half carefully to enclose the cheese, allowing it to melt inside the warm pancake.
- Finish and Serve: Top each folded cachapa with a pat of unsalted butter for richness. Serve warm, optionally accompanied by your favorite dipping sauce for an extra burst of flavor.
Notes
- Use fresh corn for best flavor, but frozen corn works well if thawed properly.
- Substitute all-purpose flour with gluten-free flour if you need a gluten-free version.
- Honey can replace sugar for a natural sweetener alternative.
- Queso de mano is a traditional Venezuelan cheese alternative to mozzarella if available.
- Cook on medium heat to avoid burning the cachapas while ensuring they cook thoroughly.
- Serve immediately for the best texture and melted cheese experience.
