Delicious and Easy Cachapas: A Quick Guide Recipe
Cachapas are a traditional Venezuelan corn pancake made from fresh or canned corn, blended into a batter and cooked on a skillet until golden and crispy. This easy and quick recipe uses canned corn and skim milk to create a slightly sweet, nutritious, and gluten-free dish, perfect for breakfast or a light snack. Sweetened with Stevia and cooked on the stovetop, these cachapas offer a healthier alternative without compromising flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 3 servings
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Venezuelan
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Primary Ingredients
- 3 cups canned corn kernels, drained (510 g)
- ½ cup skim milk (120 ml)
- 2 packets Stevia
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch (20 g)
For Cooking
- 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
- Pinch of salt (for seasoning batter if needed)
Instructions
- Blend the Ingredients: In a blender, combine the drained canned corn kernels, skim milk, Stevia, salt, egg, and cornstarch. Blend until the mixture is smooth and well combined, forming a thick batter ready for cooking.
- Heat the Skillet: Place a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat and add a teaspoon of vegetable oil. Allow the oil to heat until shimmering but not smoking to ensure even cooking and prevent sticking.
- Cook the Cachapas: Pour about ½ cup of the batter onto the hot skillet. Use the back of a spoon or ladle to spread the batter into a circular shape. Cook for 3-4 minutes until the edges are golden and the bottom is crispy.
- Flip and Finish Cooking: Carefully flip the cachapa using a spatula and cook the other side for another 3-4 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Repeat: Add more oil to the skillet as needed and repeat the cooking process with the remaining batter until all cachapas are cooked. Serve warm and enjoy your delicious corn pancakes.
Notes
- Drain the canned corn well to avoid a too-wet batter.
- Adjust the thickness of the batter by adding a little more milk if necessary for easier spreading.
- Stevia packets can be substituted with another sweetener of choice if preferred.
- These cachapas are naturally gluten-free and lower in fat due to the use of skim milk and minimal oil.
- Serve with cheese or butter for a traditional touch or enjoy plain for a lighter option.
