Cachapas recipe

Cachapas are a part of traditional Venezuelan cuisine. Like arepas it is a popular "outdoors" food, particularly in roadside stands.

This version is the corn (maize) variety

Ingredients

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• 10 ears of corn
• 2 tablespoons sugar (avoid if the corn is too sweet)
• ¼ cup milk
• A pinch of salt
• Corn oil, for sauteing
• 112g strong cheese, grated [4 oz]

Method

1. Remove kernels form husk of corn using a sharp knife
2. Pureé in a blender
3. Mix in the sugar, milk, and salt
4. Heat a griddle pan to medium heat, lightly coat with corn oil
5. Spoon mixture onto hot griddle to form "pancakes" of any desired size
6. Cook for 2 minutes on each side, and serve with grated cheese

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