Cachapas are a traditional Venezuelan dish made from fresh corn batter, cooked into thick, slightly sweet pancakes and filled with soft, melty cheese. They are commonly eaten as street food or a comforting meal and are especially loved for the combination of sweet corn flavor and salty cheese. The texture is soft and slightly crispy on the edges, making them very satisfying and unique.
😌 Difficulty: Easy
⏱️ Preparation time: 15 min
🔥 Cooking time: 15 min
⏳ Total time: 30 min
👥 Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 2 cups corn kernels (fresh or canned, drained)
- 1 egg
- 2 tbsp milk
- 2 tbsp flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp sugar
- butter for cooking
- 150 g fresh cheese (mozzarella or similar)
Typical side:
- butter
- or a bit of cream
Instructions
- Blend corn, egg, milk, flour, salt and sugar until a thick batter forms.
- Heat a pan over medium heat and add a little butter.
- Pour batter into the pan and shape into a thick round pancake.
- Cook for about 3-4 minutes until golden on the bottom.
- Flip and cook the other side.
- Place cheese on one half while still warm.
- Fold the cachapa and let the cheese melt inside.
- Serve warm.
SpinThatCuisine Tip 💡
Do not make the batter too smooth – a slightly coarse texture gives cachapas their authentic feel and better bite.