Jimmy’s Cachapas

Jun 08, 2023June 8, 20230 3

Jimmy's Cachapas - A Venezuelan Traditional Dish

by The Chefin Main

Prep

10 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

295

Sugar

13g

Fat

14g

Cachapas are a traditional Venezuelan dish made with fresh corn. They are a type of pancake or griddle cake that is typically served with cheese, avocado, and black beans. Cachapas are a popular street food in Venezuela and are often eaten for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. In this recipe, we are using canned corn to make the cachapas, which means you can enjoy this delicious dish all year round regardless of the corn season.

Instructions

1.	In a blender, combine the corn kernels, milk, sugar, salt, and pepper.
2.	Process until the corn is coarsely chopped.
3.	Add the egg and blend until well combined.
4.	Gradually add the cornmeal, pulsing until the mixture is the consistency of pancake batter.
5.	Heat 1 tablespoon of butter in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
6.	Working in batches, spoon 1/4 cup portions of the batter into the skillet, spreading it into 3-inch rounds.
7.	Cook until the bottom is golden brown, about 4 minutes.
8.	Flip and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes or until golden brown.
9.	Repeat with the remaining batter, adding more butter to the skillet as needed.

PROS

Jimmy’s Cachapas are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.

The recipe requires minimal ingredients and can be made quickly.

The dish is gluten-free and vegetarian-friendly.

CONS

Cachapas are high in carbohydrates and should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

Cooking them can be time-consuming because they need to be made in batches.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Corn is a good source of fiber, vitamins, and minerals.
It is believed to support digestion, lower blood sugar levels, and reduce the risk of cancer.
Cornmeal is also gluten-free, which makes it a good option for people with celiac disease or gluten intolerance.

	5 ears corn , shucked ( I used 2 15.25oz cans of corn )
	1/4 cup milk
	2 tablespoons sugar ( I increased this to 4 tbsp )
	1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
	1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
	1 large egg
	3/4 cup finely ground cornmeal
	4 tablespoons butter