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Venezuelan Sweet Corn Cachapas

Venezuelan Sweet Corn Cachapas: Delight in Every Bite

Discover the comfort of Venezuelan Sweet Corn Cachapas, golden pancakes filled with gooey mozzarella, perfect for any mealtime.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 pancakes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Venezuelan
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 2 cups sweet corn fresh or frozen (thawed)
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour or gluten-free flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar or honey for floral note
For Cooking
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil for frying
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter for serving
For the Filling
  • 8 oz buffalo mozzarella cheese substitute with queso de mano or queso fresco

Equipment

  • Blender
  • large skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a blender, combine sweet corn, egg, all-purpose flour, salt, and granulated sugar. Blend until mostly smooth with some corn texture remaining. Let the batter rest for 5 minutes.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add vegetable oil until it shimmers.
  3. Pour approximately 60 ml of the batter into the skillet, cooking for 3–4 minutes until edges bubble and bottom is golden brown. Flip and cook for another 3–4 minutes.
  4. Place buffalo mozzarella cheese in the center of the cooked cachapa, fold over, and allow the cheese to melt.
  5. Serve warm topped with unsalted butter, and enjoy with optional dipping sauces or toppings.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pancakeCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 8gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best flavor, use fresh sweet corn and avoid overcooking it. Cachapas can be made ahead and frozen, then cooked from frozen.

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