Description
Venezuelan Sweet Corn Cachapas are delightful corn pancakes that blend the natural sweetness of fresh corn with a tender, crispy batter, filled with melted buffalo mozzarella cheese for a creamy, savory surprise. Perfectly pan-fried to golden perfection and topped with butter, these cachapas offer a delicious and comforting dish inspired by traditional Venezuelan cuisine.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 cups Sweet Corn (Fresh or thawed frozen for optimal flavor)
- 1 large Egg (Acts as a binder)
- 1 cup All-Purpose Flour (Can substitute with gluten-free flour)
- 1 teaspoon Salt (Enhances overall flavor)
- 1 tablespoon Granulated Sugar (Can be swapped with honey)
- 2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil (Used for cooking)
- 8 slices Buffalo Mozzarella Cheese (Provides creamy texture when melted; can substitute with dairy-free cheese)
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter (Enhances flavor when served warm)
Instructions
- Blend Ingredients: In a blender or food processor, combine sweet corn, egg, flour, salt, and sugar. Blend until mostly smooth, allowing some texture from the corn to remain to maintain the authentic corn feel in the batter.
- Heat the Skillet: Warm a large skillet over medium heat and add vegetable oil. This oil layer ensures the cachapas develop a crispy, golden crust as they cook.
- Spoon the Batter: Pour approximately 60 ml (about 1/4 cup) of batter per cachapa onto the heated skillet. Cook each for 3 to 4 minutes on one side until golden brown.
- Flip and Cook: Carefully flip the cachapa and cook the other side for an additional 3 to 4 minutes, allowing it to become crisp and golden on both sides.
- Add the Cheese: Place slices of buffalo mozzarella cheese in the center of each cachapa, then fold the cachapa over to enclose the cheese. Let the residual heat melt the cheese inside.
- Serve Warm: Top each warm cachapa with a pat of unsalted butter before serving immediately to enhance flavor and richness.
Notes
- For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with your choice of gluten-free flour.
- To make it dairy-free, use plant-based cheese alternatives instead of buffalo mozzarella.
- Fresh corn provides the best flavor and texture, but frozen corn that has been thawed also works well.
- Adjust sugar levels according to your preference or substitute with honey for a natural sweetener.
- Serve immediately after cooking for the best texture and flavor.
