Cachapas with Cheese
Learn how to make cachapas, corn pancakes traditionally from Venezuela. Fill them with cheese and serve with a spicy dipping sauce.
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup hot tomato chutney (to serve)
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 2/3 cup plain flour
- 1/3 cup cornflour
- 1/2 cup milk
- 4 fresh sweet corn cobs
- 1/4 cup continental parsley (to serve)
- 3 cup grated mozzarella
- 2 free range eggs, whisked
- 1 tbs caster sugar
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 2 tsp sea salt flakes
Method
- Microwave corn for 5 minutes. Trim stem ends, hold husks at the top and allow cob to slide out. Discard husks and silk, then cut off kernels (you will need 4 1/2 cups).
- Combine kernels, flour, cornflour, baking powder, milk, egg, sugar and 2 tsp sea salt flakes in a food processor. Process to a smooth batter.
- Preheat oven to 180°C. Line a baking tray with baking paper.
- Heat 1 tsp oil in 2 large non-stick frying pans over medium heat. Add 1/3 cup batter to each and spread to a 14cm round. Cook for 2 minutes or until bubbles form over surface. Turn over and cook for a further 2 minutes or until cooked through. Turn again and top half the pancakes with 1/4 cup cheese. Fold pancakes over filling and cook for 1 minute. Transfer to tray and keep warm in oven. Repeat with remaining oil and batter to make 12.
- Sprinkle over parsley and serve hot with relish.
