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Venezuelan Sweet Corn Cachapas: Melt-in-Your-Mouth Delight Recipe

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  • Author: Kimberly
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Breakfast, Snack
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: Venezuelan
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Venezuelan Sweet Corn Cachapas are delicious, melt-in-your-mouth pancakes made from fresh sweet corn blended with a few simple ingredients. Cooked on the stovetop until golden brown and filled with creamy buffalo mozzarella, these cachapas are a perfect blend of sweet and savory, topped with butter and served warm for a comforting treat.

Ingredients

Main 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)
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (for frying)
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (for topping)
  • 8 oz buffalo mozzarella cheese (can substitute with queso de mano)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the batter: Combine sweet corn, egg, flour, salt, and sugar in a blender. Blend until mostly smooth while retaining some texture to ensure a pleasant bite.
  2. Heat the skillet: Place a skillet over medium heat and add vegetable oil to coat the surface evenly for frying the cachapas.
  3. Cook the cachapas: Pour approximately 60 ml of batter onto the hot skillet, spreading it gently into a round pancake about 4-5 inches in diameter. Cook for 3-4 minutes on one side until golden brown, then carefully flip and cook the other side for an additional 3-4 minutes.
  4. Add cheese and fold: Place slices of buffalo mozzarella in the center of each cooked cachapa. Fold the cachapa in half over the cheese and allow it to melt slightly from the residual heat.
  5. Finish and serve: Top the folded cachapas with a pat of unsalted butter. Serve warm, optionally accompanied by a dipping sauce of your choice.

Notes

  • You can substitute buffalo mozzarella with local queso de mano or other mild, melty cheeses for authenticity or availability.
  • For a gluten-free version, replace all-purpose flour with a suitable gluten-free flour blend.
  • Sweeten with honey instead of granulated sugar for a natural sweetness alternative.
  • Keep heat moderate to ensure cachapas cook through without burning.
  • Serve immediately for the best texture and melty cheese experience.

Find it online: https://slsrecipes.com/venezuelan-sweet-corn-cachapas-melt-in-your-mouth-delight-recipe/