Venezuela · Latin America

Cachapas

Cachapas (placeholder image)
Sweet fresh-corn pancakes folded over soft queso de mano.
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Cachapas

30 minTotal
4Servings
2/5Effort
3/5Wow factor

Ingredients

  • 500 g fresh corn kernels
  • 60 ml milk
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 50 g cornmeal or flour (if needed)
  • butter
  • 250 g queso de mano or mozzarella

Instructions

  1. Blend corn, milk, sugar and salt to a thick, slightly coarse batter.
  2. Add cornmeal if too runny.
  3. Pour 1 cm-thick rounds onto a buttered griddle.
  4. Cook 3–4 min per side.
  5. Top with butter and a slab of cheese and fold.