Cachapas
Cachapas are a delightful Venezuelan dish combining sweet corn and melted cheese, perfect for breakfast, snacks, or a light meal.
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 2 cups sweet corn kernels (fresh or canned) Use fresh corn for the best flavor.
- 1/2 cup cornmeal
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons sugar Adjust according to your taste.
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese (shredded) Feel free to customize with different cheeses.
- Butter or oil for frying Use as needed for cooking.
Instructions
Preparation
- In a blender, combine sweet corn, cornmeal, milk, sugar, salt, and baking powder. Blend until smooth.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and melt a bit of butter or oil.
Cooking
- Pour a ladle of the corn mixture into the skillet, forming a pancake.
- Cook for about 3-4 minutes on one side until golden brown, then flip.
- After flipping, add shredded mozzarella cheese on top of the cooking pancake.
- Cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until the cheese is melted and the other side is golden brown.
- Repeat with the remaining batter, adding more butter or oil as needed.
Serving
- Serve cachapas warm, ideally sprinkled with extra cheese and enjoyed on their own or with toppings like sour cream or avocado.
Notes
If you have leftovers, let the cachapas cool completely. Store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. They can be reheated in the skillet or microwave. For longer storage, freeze with parchment paper between each cachapa to prevent sticking.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 6gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2g
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