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Cachapas | Venezuelan Corn Pancakes

Mouthwatering Cachapas | Easy Venezuelan Corn Pancakes Recipe

Discover how to make delicious cachapas, the irresistible Venezuelan corn pancakes that are perfect for breakfast or any time.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 pancakes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Venezuelan
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 300 grams Fresh Corn cut from the cob or frozen corn
  • 1 unit Egg
  • 2 cloves Garlic (minced) optional
  • 100 grams Cornflour can substitute with cornstarch
  • 100 grams All-purpose Flour can substitute with gluten-free flour
  • 1 tablespoon Sugar optional
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 50 grams Butter
  • 100 milliliters Milk can substitute with dairy-free milk
For the Filling
  • 200 grams Shredded Mozzarella Cheese can swap for cottage cheese
  • 1 unit Sliced Jalapeños optional

Equipment

  • blender
  • nonstick skillet
  • Ladle

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. In a blender, combine the fresh corn, egg, milk, butter, cornflour, all-purpose flour, sugar, garlic, and salt. Blend until the mixture is smooth and creamy, about 30 seconds to 1 minute.
  2. Preheat a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Lightly grease it with a touch of oil to prevent sticking, ensuring a nice golden finish.
  3. Pour a ladleful of the batter onto the skillet, spreading it into a pancake shape, about 1/2 inch thick.
  4. Cook the cachapa for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown. Watch for bubbles to form on the surface, signaling it’s time to flip.
  5. If using jalapeños, place sliced jalapeños on the uncooked side before gently flipping the cachapa over.
  6. After flipping, add shredded mozzarella cheese on one half of the cachapa. Fold the pancake in half and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until the cheese melts.
  7. Repeat the process with the remaining batter, serving each cachapa warm with a dollop of sour cream or your favorite dipping sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pancakeCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 7gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Optional: Garnish with fresh herbs or avocado slices for an extra flavor boost! Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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