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Venezuelan Cachapas (Corn Pancakes)

Easy Venezuelan Cachapas (Corn Pancakes) Recipe You'll Love

Discover the deliciousness of Venezuelan Cachapas, sweet corn pancakes that are sure to impress family and friends.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 pancakes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Venezuelan
Calories: 230

Ingredients
  

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

Equipment

  • Blender
  • skillet or griddle

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  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

Customize cachapas by swapping mozzarella with crumbled feta or adding fresh herbs like cilantro. Feel free to intensify flavors with jalapeños or finely chopped bell peppers.

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