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Cachapas (Corn Pancakes)

Craving crispy, cheesy goodness? Look no further than cachapas, the irresistible corn pancake that is a Venezuelan street food staple. 
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Venezuelan
Keyword: cachapas, corn pancakes, venezuelan pancakes
Servings: 6 3-inch pancakes

Ingredients

  • 1 15 3/4- oz can corn drained
  • 3 tbls flour
  • 2 tbls water
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1/8 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/8 tsp smoked paprika optional
  • butter
  • cotija cheese

Instructions

  • Place: Place all of the ingredients into a food processor or blender.
  • Pulse: Pulse until combined, but still a little course.
  • Heat: Heat a griddle over medium-low heat. Coat with some butter.
  • Ladle: Ladle one scoop of batter onto the griddle.
  • Cook: Cook until bubbles start to pop on the surface.
  • Flip: Flip. Continue cooking until browned.
  • Serve: Serve on a plate with a pat of butter and a sprinkling of cotija cheese.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 85kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 0.4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Cholesterol: 27mg | Sodium: 188mg | Potassium: 107mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 60IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 7mg | Iron: 0.5mg