Cachapas

Fresh Corncakes with Cheese

Inspiration

Ingredients
3cups corn(from fresh ears or frozen, thawed)
1/4cup masa harina
salt
pepper
1/2 cup mozarella(shredded) – OR – queso mano(shredded)
vegetable oil, for frying

Instructions
1. Grind the corn kernels to a smooth pulp, along with the salt and pepper.
2. Add in the masa harina. Note: You can use a food processor or a blender for this step. If you use a
blender, you’ll need a tamper or long spoon to push the corn into the blade (not while the blender is
running, of course!).

3. Once the mixture is smooth, preheat a griddle or large frying pan over medium heat. Add on some
oil, then spoon the batter onto the pan. With the back of your spoon, press the batter into a rough
circle.
4. Cook the cachapas for 3-5 minutes. Flip and cook for 3-5 more minutes, pressing the mixture 􀃓at if
desired.
5. Sprinkle with mozarella and let melt. If necessary, keep warm in the oven until all cachapas are
cooked.
6. Fold in half and enjoy!