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Pulse until you have a thick paste that still has some small chunks of corn for texture.","group":"Prepare Batter","title":"Place the corn kernels, sugar, salt, and half of the milk","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Prepare Batter"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Pour the mixture into a bowl. Stir in the melted butter and masarepa. If the mixture is too thick to pour, add the remaining milk. Let the batter rest for 5-10 minutes.","group":"Prepare Batter","title":"Pour the mixture","timerMinutes":10,"sourceTitle":"Prepare Batter"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Heat a large non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat and grease with a small amount of butter.","group":"Cooking","title":"Heat a large non-stick skillet or griddle","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Pour about 1/2 cup of batter onto the griddle and spread it gently into a circle about 6 inches (15 cm) wide.","group":"Cooking","title":"Pour about 1/2 cup of batter","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Cook for 3-5 minutes on one side until bubbles form on the surface and the bottom is golden brown. Carefully flip and cook the other side for another 3 minutes.","group":"Cooking","title":"Cook for 3-5 minutes","timerMinutes":8,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-6","text":"While still on the griddle, place a slice of cheese on one half of the pancake. Fold the other half over the cheese like an omelet. Cook for 1 more minute until the cheese starts to melt. Serve hot with extra butter if desired.","group":"Finishing","title":"Place a slice of cheese","timerMinutes":1,"sourceTitle":"Finishing"}],"notes":"For the most authentic flavor, use fresh corn on the cob. If the batter is too thin, adding a bit of masarepa (pre-cooked cornmeal) helps with the structure. Use a mild, salty melting cheese like Queso de Mano, Mozzarella, or mild Feta as a substitute.","cuisine":{"group":"Latin American","specific":["Venezuelan"]},"course":["main"],"cookingMethod":["saute"],"equipment":["blender","non-stick skillet","spatula","mixing bowl"],"diet":["vegetarian","gluten_free"],"allergens":["milk"],"difficulty":"easy","yield":{"amount":8,"unit":"pancake","note":"Yields approximately 8 small pancakes or 4 large ones"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"Batter can be made a few hours in advance, but it is best fresh. The cornmeal will continue to hydrate, so you may need to add a splash of milk before cooking."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store leftover cachapas in an airtight container. Reheat in a pan over low heat with a little butter to maintain texture.","reheatingNotes":"Avoid microwaving as they can become rubbery."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fcachapa_2f3970e968%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=7eab7bcc-59ea-4cd6-baf5-4fba1fe65fdf","imageAlt":"Cachapa (Venezuelan Sweet Corn Pancakes) — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["corn","cheese","sweet-savory","traditional","pancakes"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Cachapa (Venezuelan Sweet Corn Pancakes)","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-03T23:11:37.123Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-03T23:11:37.123Z","related":[{"id":"acai_na_tigela_138fbec4aa","slug":"acai-na-tigela","title":"Açaí na Tigela","description":"A refreshing and energizing Brazilian breakfast staple made from frozen açaí palm fruit, blended into a thick smoothie-like consistency and topped with granola and fresh fruit.","serves":1,"time":{"prepMinutes":10,"cookMinutes":0,"totalMinutes":10,"activeMinutes":10},"cuisine":{"group":"Latin American","specific":["Brazilian"]},"course":["main"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["vegetarian","dairy_free","high_protein"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Facai_na_tigela_138fbec4aa%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=bcea20c0-f124-4011-87e9-4fdfe51cca58","imageAlt":"Açaí na Tigela — recipe cover","tags":["acai","smoothie bowl","healthy","brazilian","fruit","superfood"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":6,"stepCount":4},{"id":"baleada_9f93ff550d","slug":"baleada","title":"Baleada","description":"A beloved Honduran classic featuring thick, fluffy flour tortillas filled with creamy refried beans, salty cheese, and rich crema. 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