World Flavors Cookbook

Cachapas con Queso de Mano

Sweet fresh corn pancakes topped with queso de mano (soft Venezuelan cheese) — the roadside delicacy of Venezuelan highways.

Cuisine: Venezuela

Ingredients

• 4 ears fresh corn, kernels scraped
• 1 egg
• 1 tbsp butter
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 2 tbsp flour
• 200g queso de mano (or fresh mozzarella), sliced thick

Instructions

1. Blend corn kernels until slightly textured (not completely smooth).
2. Mix with egg, melted butter, sugar, salt, and flour.
3. Cook large pancakes on a hot, buttered griddle.
4. When first side is golden, flip.
5. Place cheese slices on cooked side.
6. When cheese begins to melt, fold cachapa in half.
7. Serve immediately.