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Venezuelan Sweet Corn Cachapas

Venezuelan Sweet Corn Cachapas with Gooey Cheese Delight

Experience the bliss of Venezuelan Sweet Corn Cachapas, a delightful dish featuring sweet corn and gooey mozzarella.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 pancakes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Venezuelan
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 2 cups sweet corn fresh or frozen
  • 1 large egg acts as a binder
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour can be substituted with gluten-free flour
  • 1 tsp salt enhances flavor
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar honey can be used as an alternative
For Cooking
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil for frying
  • 1 cup buffalo mozzarella cheese can substitute with queso de mano or queso fresco
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter optional topping

Equipment

  • blender
  • non-stick skillet
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a blender or food processor, combine sweet corn, egg, all-purpose flour, salt, and sugar. Blend until mostly smooth but retain some texture from the corn.
  2. Transfer the mixture to a bowl and let it rest for a few minutes as you heat your skillet.
  3. Place a non-stick skillet over medium heat and add a tablespoon of vegetable oil. Allow the oil to heat for about 1-2 minutes.
  4. Spoon about 60 ml of the batter onto the hot skillet, gently spreading it into a round pancake shape. Cook for 3-4 minutes until golden brown, then flip and cook for another 3-4 minutes.
  5. Once cooked, place slices of buffalo mozzarella cheese in the center of each pancake. Fold the cachapa in half to encase the cheese.
  6. Remove the filled cachapas from the skillet and top with unsalted butter. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1pancakeCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 7gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For the best cachapas, use fresh corn for flavor, and maintain medium heat for proper cooking. Store leftovers in the fridge or freeze unfilled cachapas for future enjoyment.

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