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Venezuelan Sweet Corn Cachapas

Venezuelan Sweet Corn Cachapas: A Comforting Delight to Savor

Venezuelan Sweet Corn Cachapas are delightful corn pancakes with a melty mozzarella filling that embody home-cooked comfort.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 cachapas
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Venezuelan
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 2 cups sweet corn fresh or thawed frozen
  • 1 large egg acts as a binder
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar can substitute with honey
For Frying
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil for frying
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter for topping
For the Filling
  • 4 slices buffalo mozzarella cheese can substitute with queso de mano or queso fresco

Equipment

  • Blender
  • Skillet
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a blender or food processor, combine sweet corn, egg, all-purpose flour, salt, and granulated sugar. Blend on medium speed until the mixture is mostly smooth but retains some texture from the corn, about 30-45 seconds.
  2. Place a large skillet or griddle over medium heat and add a drizzle of vegetable oil, approximately 2 tablespoons. Allow the oil to heat for about 2-3 minutes until shimmering.
  3. Spoon approximately 60 ml of the prepared batter onto the hot skillet, forming a round shape about 4-5 inches in diameter. Cook for 3-4 minutes on one side until golden brown. Carefully flip and cook for another 3-4 minutes.
  4. Once both sides are cooked, place a slice of buffalo mozzarella cheese in the center of each cachapa. Fold the cachapa in half to melt the cheese.
  5. Transfer the cachapas to a serving plate and top each with a pat of unsalted butter. Serve immediately while hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cachapaCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 8gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Leftover cachapas can be stored unfilled in an airtight container for up to three days. For freezing, stack unfilled cachapas with parchment paper between them for up to one month.

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