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Cachapas
breakfastVenezuelan

Cachapas

Cachapas is a classic Venezuelan breakfast that holds a distinguished place in traditional cooking. Celebrated for its wholesome ingredients and time-honored preparation, this dish brings authentic regional character to the home kitchen.

Carefully prepared featuring Sweetcorn (kernels from 6-8 cobs), Soft white cheese, Milk and Butter, the ingredients are simmered and seasoned to achieve a satisfying depth of flavor. The cooking process allows natural aromas to develop, ensuring each portion is both hearty and flavorful.

Serve hot alongside fresh bread, steamed grains, or a crisp seasonal salad for a well-rounded dining experience.

If you enjoy authentic Venezuelan cooking, be sure to also explore our recipe for Asado Negro.

Difficulty: easyPrep: 15 minCook: 25 minServes 4

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Ingredients

  • Sweetcorn (kernels from 6-8 cobs)800 g
  • Soft white cheese300 g
  • Milk80 ml
  • Sugar1 tbsp
  • Butter50 g
  • Salt1 tsp

Step-by-Step Instructions

6 steps

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Step 1🥄 Mix

Cut the kernels from the cobs and blend them with the milk, sugar and salt to a coarse but pourable purée.

Step 2

Let the batter stand ten minutes. The starch swells and the pancakes hold together.

Step 3

Heat a pan to medium, butter it and pour in a ladle of batter, spreading it into a circle a centimetre thick.

Step 4

Cook four minutes, until the edges dry and the underside is mottled, flip and give it three more.

Step 5

Lay butter and cheese on the hot cachapa, fold it over and press it with a spatula.

Step 6✨ Serve

Serve at once. A cooled cachapa loses its softness and turns into a dense cake.

👨‍🍳 Chef's Culinary Notes

Cultural Heritage

Cachapas carries a rich culinary tradition rooted in regional home cooking. Developed over generations, the recipe highlights wholesome local ingredients prepared with time-honored kitchen techniques.

Dietary Substitutions

If using instant dry yeast instead of active dry yeast, you can mix it directly into the dry ingredients without proofing first, reducing wait time by 15 minutes.

Chef Technique Tips

Always ensure liquids used to activate the yeast are comfortably lukewarm (around 38°C–42°C / 100°F–108°F); liquid that is too hot will kill the yeast, while cold liquid delays proofing. Keep the dough in a warm, draft-free spot to rise.

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