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Cachapas  

Cachapas 

Recipe by Sandra MedinaCourse: Recipe, Snacks, Main
Servings

6

servings
Prep time

10

minutes
Cooking time

12

minutes

They are very similar to pancakes, a Latin American dish that has different versions depending on the country – Venezuelan Cachapa and in Colombia, Arepa de Choclo. The consistency is slightly different but follows a similar principle. Meal prep-friendly, kids love them, they’re vegetarian and also gluten-free.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups of corn kernels

  • 1 cup pre-cooked cornflour

  • 1/4 cup milk

  •  1/4 cup palm sugar

  • 1/2 tsp salt

  • Butter for cooking

Directions

  • Blend the Corn: In a blender, combine the corn kernels, Pre-cooked cornflour, milk, palm sugar, and salt. Blend until you have a smooth batter. The batter should have a thick but runny consistency, similar to pancake batter.
  • Preheat the Pan: Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Add a small amount of butter or oil and spread it evenly over the surface.
  • Cooking the Cachapas, the process is basically the same as making pancakes. Pour a Sauce Spoon of the batter onto the skillet, spreading it gently to form a round shape. Be super gentle when you flip them.
  • Flip and Cook: Carefully flip the Cachapa using a spatula and cook the other side until it’s golden brown, usually about 3 minutes.
  •  Drizzle them with Feta cheese and more butter. They are so delicious! If you’re like me, you can make an extra batch to freeze in a bag. I do that with the Cachapas and Arepas so I have them ready when I’m busy or feeling a bit lazy and don’t want to cook.”

Notes

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