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Tasty Venezuelan Sweet Corn Cachapas Street Food

Tasty Venezuelan Sweet Corn Cachapas Street Food

Experience the authentic taste of Tasty Venezuelan Sweet Corn Cachapas, a traditional street food featuring golden, sweet corn pancakes filled with melted fresh cheese. Quick and simple to prepare, these warm, comforting cachapas offer a perfect balance of sweet, creamy, and slightly crispy textures, ideal for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or snack time.

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 6-8 cachapas 1x

Ingredients

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Base Ingredients

  • 2 cups fresh corn kernels (or frozen as backup)
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour for gluten-free option)
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup milk or buttermilk (or plant-based milk for vegan version)

For Cooking

  • Butter or oil, for greasing the skillet

Filling

  • Fresh cheese (Queso de Mano, mozzarella, farmer’s cheese, or suitable substitutes)

Instructions

  1. Prepare Your Corn Mixture: Blend fresh corn kernels with milk, sugar, salt, and a bit of flour until you achieve a somewhat smooth but coarse batter retaining chunky texture essential for authentic cachapas.
  2. Heat Your Cooking Surface: Warm a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease it with butter or oil, ensuring even cooking temperature without burning the batter.
  3. Cook the Cachapas: Pour about 1/4 cup of batter onto the skillet and gently spread it to form a pancake approximately 5-6 inches wide. Cook for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and slightly crispy, flipping carefully.
  4. Add the Cheese: Immediately after flipping, add slices of fresh cheese on top, allowing it to melt as the second side cooks and creating a gooey, melty center.
  5. Serve Warm and Enjoy: Remove from heat and serve hot to enjoy the combination of melty, tender, and crispy textures. Repeat with remaining batter.

Notes

  • Use fresh corn when possible for sweeter and better texture.
  • Do not overblend batter; keep some chunkiness for authentic rustic feel.
  • Cook on medium heat to avoid burning while ensuring thorough cooking inside.
  • Butter adds extra flavor compared to oil.
  • Serve immediately for best texture and melted cheese experience.
  • Author: Lina
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Appetizers
  • Method: Pan-frying
  • Cuisine: Venezuelan
  • Diet: Gluten Free (if using gluten-free flour)

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cachapa
  • Calories: 180
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 200mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 22g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 25mg

Keywords: cachapas, Venezuelan street food, sweet corn pancakes, corn recipe, melted cheese pancakes, gluten free corn pancakes