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Venezuelan Sweet Corn Cachapas

Venezuelan Sweet Corn Cachapas: Comfort Food Bliss at Home

Experience comfort with Venezuelan Sweet Corn Cachapas, golden pancakes filled with melty mozzarella, perfect for any meal.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 cachapas
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Venezuelan
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 2 cups Sweet Corn fresh, frozen, or thawed
  • 1 large Egg acts as a binder
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour substitute with gluten-free flour if needed
  • 1 teaspoon Salt enhances flavor
  • 2 tablespoons Granulated Sugar or opt for honey
  • 1 tablespoon Vegetable Oil used for frying
For the Filling
  • 4 ounces Buffalo Mozzarella can substitute with queso fresco
For Topping
  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter or substitute with plant-based butter

Equipment

  • Blender
  • Skillet
  • spatula
  • measuring cups

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Blend the sweet corn, egg, all-purpose flour, salt, and sugar in a blender until mostly smooth, retaining some corn texture.
  2. Heat a skillet over medium heat and add vegetable oil, waiting for it to shimmer.
  3. Spoon approximately 60 ml of batter onto the skillet, spreading into a round shape about ¼ inch thick. Cook for 3-4 minutes until golden brown, then flip.
  4. Add a slice of buffalo mozzarella in the center, fold the cachapa, and cook for 1-2 minutes to melt the cheese.
  5. Serve warm with a pat of unsalted butter on top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cachapaCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Feel free to customize the toppings with herbs, spices, or your favorite sauces. Store unfilled cachapas in an airtight container for freshness.

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