Description
Venezuelan Sweet Corn Cachapas are delicious, melt-in-your-mouth corn pancakes made with fresh sweet corn, a hint of sugar, and a tender texture. These golden, crispy treats are stuffed with gooey buffalo mozzarella cheese and topped with butter for a rich, comforting snack or meal that showcases the natural sweetness of corn.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Ingredients
- 2 cups sweet corn (fresh or thawed frozen)
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (can substitute with gluten-free flour)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (or substitute with honey)
For Cooking
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (for frying)
For Serving
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (for topping)
- 8 oz buffalo mozzarella cheese (can substitute with queso de mano)
Instructions
- Prepare the Batter: Combine the sweet corn, egg, all-purpose flour, salt, and sugar in a blender. Blend until mostly smooth but still retaining some texture to give the cachapas a rustic cornmeal feel.
- Heat the Skillet: Warm the vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat to ensure even cooking and prevent sticking.
- Cook the Cachapas: Pour about 60 ml (approximately 1/4 cup) of the batter per cachapa onto the hot skillet. Spread the batter gently into a round shape to form pancakes. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes on each side until they become golden brown and crisp on the outside.
- Add Cheese and Fold: Place slices of buffalo mozzarella cheese in the center of each cachapa, then fold it in half carefully so the cheese starts to melt inside, creating a cheesy, gooey center.
- Finish and Serve: Top the folded cachapas with a pat of unsalted butter while still warm. Serve immediately, optionally with your favorite dipping sauce for extra flavor.
Notes
- Using fresh corn yields the best flavor but thawed frozen corn works well too.
- Substitute all-purpose flour with gluten-free flour to make the recipe gluten free.
- Honey can be used instead of granulated sugar for a natural sweetness.
- Buffalo mozzarella is recommended for its creamy texture; queso de mano is a traditional gluten-free Venezuelan alternative.
- Cook over medium heat to avoid burning and ensure even cooking.
- Serve warm for the best gooey cheese experience.
- Can be enjoyed as a snack, breakfast, or light meal.
