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Venezuelan Cachapas (Corn Pancakes)

Delicious Venezuelan Cachapas Corn Pancakes Recipe to Try Today

Discover the delightful flavors of Venezuelan Cachapas, sweet corn pancakes filled with cheese, perfect for any meal.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 pancakes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Venezuelan
Calories: 230

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 cups sweet corn fresh, canned, or thawed frozen
  • 0.25 cup precooked cornmeal or masa harina
  • 0.25 cup milk
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon sugar optional
  • 1 tablespoon butter or oil for cooking
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella or queso de mano

Equipment

  • Blender
  • skillet or griddle

Method
 

  1. In a blender, add the corn, milk, cornmeal, salt, and sugar. Blend until mostly smooth but with slight texture remaining.
  2. Heat a skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease with butter or oil.
  3. Spoon ¼ to ⅓ cup of batter onto the skillet, spreading it into a 5–6 inch circle.
  4. Cook for 3–5 minutes until the bottom is golden and edges are firm.
  5. Flip and cook the other side for 2–4 minutes.
  6. Add cheese to one half of the pancake, fold over, and let the cheese melt for 1–2 minutes.
  7. Serve hot with your favorite toppings or fillings.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pancakeCalories: 230kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 8gFat: 11g

Notes

For additional flavor, feel free to experiment with different types of cheese or add spices to the batter.

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