Venezuelan Sweet Corn Cachapas with Mozzarella Recipe
Venezuelan Sweet Corn Cachapas are delicious, crispy golden pancakes made from sweet corn batter, pan-fried to perfection, and filled with creamy buffalo mozzarella cheese. These savory treats are topped with butter and served warm, offering a perfect balance of sweetness and richness inspired by traditional Venezuelan cuisine.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 6 cachapas
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Venezuelan
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Cachapa Batter
- 400 g canned sweet corn, drained
- 1 large egg
- 35 g all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
For Pan-Frying
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Filling and Serving
- 250 g buffalo mozzarella cheese, sliced
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Instructions
- Prepare the batter: In a blender or food processor, combine the drained sweet corn, egg, all-purpose flour, salt, and granulated sugar. Blend until the mixture is mostly smooth, leaving a little texture from the corn kernels for a pleasant bite.
- Heat the pan: Place a large skillet or griddle over medium heat and add the vegetable oil. Allow it to heat until hot but not smoking, ensuring even cooking for the cachapas.
- Cook the cachapas: Spoon about 60 ml (1/4 cup) of batter per cachapa onto the skillet, spreading it into a round shape. Cook each cachapa for 3 to 4 minutes on each side until they become golden brown and crispy on the outside.
- Fill with cheese: Once cooked, place several slices of buffalo mozzarella cheese in the center of each cachapa. Fold each one in half, allowing the residual heat to gently melt the cheese inside.
- Add butter and serve: While still warm, top each cachapa with a pat of unsalted butter. Serve immediately on its own or with your preferred dipping sauce to enjoy the full flavor.
Notes
- Use fresh or frozen corn if canned corn is unavailable, adjusting liquid as needed.
- For a richer flavor, try substituting buffalo mozzarella with fresh Venezuelan cheese like queso de mano.
- Ensure the pan is properly heated before cooking to achieve a crispy exterior.
- Serve immediately to enjoy the cheesy filling warm and gooey.
- These cachapas can be paired with sour cream, guacamole, or salsa for added flavor.
