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Venezuelan Sweet Corn Cachapas


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  • Author: anna
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Delicious thick pancakes made from fresh corn, filled with cheese, blending sweet and savory flavors.


Ingredients

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  • 2 cups corn kernels (fresh or canned)
  • 1/2 cup cornmeal
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • Cheese (queso blanco or mozzarella, for filling)
  • Butter (for cooking)

Instructions

  1. Blend the corn kernels, cornmeal, milk, sugar, salt, and baking powder until smooth.
  2. Heat a skillet over medium heat and add a little butter.
  3. Pour a small amount of batter into the skillet, forming a thick pancake.
  4. Cook until bubbles form on the surface, then flip and cook for another minute.
  5. Add cheese on one half of the cachapa and fold it over.
  6. Cook until the cheese is melted.
  7. Serve warm and enjoy!

Notes

Use fresh corn for the best flavor. Ensure the skillet is well greased for a nice golden-brown crust.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Snack
  • Method: Cooking
  • Cuisine: Venezuelan

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cachapa
  • Calories: 300
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 350mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 10g
  • Cholesterol: 20mg