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Venezuelan Corn Pancakes

Delicious Venezuelan Corn Pancakes in Just 30 Minutes!

Enjoy delightful Venezuelan Corn Pancakes, a perfect balance of sweet and savory, ready in under 30 minutes.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 pancakes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Venezuelan
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 2 cups fresh corn or frozen corn
  • 1 large egg bids the ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons butter melted
  • 1 cup milk any type
  • 1/2 cup cornflour can substitute with cornstarch
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons sugar optional
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
For the Filling
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese or cottage cheese
  • jalapeños optional
For Cooking
  • butter or oil for dairy-free
  • oil for cooking

Equipment

  • Blender
  • nonstick skillet
  • spatula
  • ladle

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a blender, combine 2 cups of fresh corn, 1 large egg, 1 cup of milk, and 2 tablespoons of melted butter. Add ½ cup of cornflour, ½ cup of all-purpose flour, 2 tablespoons of sugar, and ½ teaspoon of salt. Blend until smooth.
  2. Place a nonstick skillet over medium heat and drizzle oil to grease. Heat for about 2 minutes until oil shimmers.
  3. Pour a generous amount of batter onto the skillet, allowing it to spread into a round shape. Cook undisturbed for 2-3 minutes until bubbles form.
  4. Gently flip the cachapas, cooking for another 2-3 minutes. Optionally, add jalapeños before flipping.
  5. Add shredded mozzarella cheese to one half of the cachapa, fold over, and cook for 1-2 minutes until cheese is melty.
  6. Remove cachapas from skillet and serve warm with optional toppings.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pancakeCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 6gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Leftover cachapas can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days or frozen for up to 3 months.

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