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Cachapa (Venezuelan Corn Pancakes)
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Cachapa (Venezuelan Corn Pancakes)

7 ingredients 3 steps wikibooks
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

874
Calories
29g
Protein
28g
Fat
126g
Carbs

Counts 6 of 7 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 6 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Flour 1 cup (125g) all-purpose 455
Cheese 1 oz (28g) cheddar 113
Butter 1 tbsp (14g) 102
Egg 1 large egg (50g) 78
Corn 1/2 cup kernels (82g) 77
Sugar 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated 49
Pancake not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 1 can (14 fl oz / 398 g ) creamed corn
  • ¾ cup pancake mix
  • ¼ cup flour
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter or margarine
  • 2 tablespoons sugar , or to taste
  • Cheese of your choice

Directions

1

Blend all the ingredients together in a blender . The mix should become thick and heavy. If not, add more corn.

2

Shape the mix into small pancakes approximately ½ inch (1.5 cm ) thick and about 5 inches (13 cm) in diameter. Let them cook on medium heat for about 1 minute on each side, or until small bubbles form on the top.

3

Cachapas should be served hot and may be accompanied with cheese (feta cheese is one option, Mexican white cheese "Cotija", Venezuelan or Colombian "Queso Blanco" ,"Queso de Mano" or "Queso Guayanes" where available).

Recipe sourced from wikibooks

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