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Quick way to grow 5 Venezuelan Sweet Corn Cachapas with Melty Cheese

This recipe provides a quick and delicious way to make Venezuelan Sweet Corn Cachapas with Melty Cheese, perfect for a satisfying meal or snack.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 5 cachapas
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cachapas
  • 4 cups fresh or frozen corn kernels
  • 0.5 cup milk
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or butter
Melty Cheese
  • 1 cup Mozzarella cheese shredded
For Serving (optional)
  • butter
  • Nata (Venezuelan crema) or sour cream
Garnish (optional)
  • fresh cilantro chopped

Equipment

  • blender or food processor
  • griddle or non-stick pan

Method
 

Prepare the Cachapa Batter
  1. In a blender or food processor, combine the corn kernels, milk, sugar, salt, and flour until a smooth batter is formed.
  2. Adjust the consistency of the batter with more milk if it's too thick, aiming for a pourable but not watery mixture.
Cook the Cachapas
  1. Heat a griddle or non-stick pan over medium heat and lightly grease it with vegetable oil or butter.
  2. Pour about 1/4 to 1/3 cup of batter per cachapa, spreading it into a round shape of about 4-5 inches in diameter.
Add Cheese and Finish Cooking
  1. Cook for 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
  2. Once flipped, quickly sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over one half of each cachapa, then fold the other half over to create a semicircle, allowing the cheese to melt.
Serve
  1. Serve the Cachapas warm, optionally with a pat of butter, a dollop of Nata or sour cream, and a sprinkle of fresh cilantro.

Notes

For best results, use fresh corn during season. If using frozen, thaw completely and drain any excess water. The amount of sugar can be adjusted based on the sweetness of your corn and personal preference. Cachapas are traditionally served with a fresh, slightly salty cheese, but mozzarella works well for its meltiness and mild flavor. Other cheeses like Feta or Monterey Jack can also be used.