CACHAPAS

Ingredientes

• 2 cups fresh or frozen corn kernels
• 1/4 cup cornmeal |masa harina
• 1/4 cup all purpose flour
• 1/2 cup full fat milk
• 1 large egg
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2-1 tbsp sugar (optional)
• 2 tbsp soft butter
• 2-3 cloves garlic (peeled)
• some oil for cooking the pancakes
• 1 cup mozzarella shredded or 110g sliced
• 1-2 jalapeño (sliced)

Preparación

1. 1

   Add the corn kernels, flours, salt, sugar, egg, milk, garlic and butter to a blender jug or jar.

2. 2

   Process the mixture to a smooth batter.

3. 3

   Transfer the batter to a mixing bowl.

4. 4

   Heat a griddle or frying pan over medium heat.

5. 5

   Brush it lightly with oil or butter.

6. 6

   Add about ¼ cup batter to the hot griddle or pan.

7. 7

   Spread the batter using a ladle spoon into a circular shape.

8. 8

   Drizzle some oil around the edges.

9. 9

   Add some jalapeño slices.

10. 10

    Allow the cachapa to cook for 2-3 minutes. Cover the pan for faster cooking.

11. 11

    Flip the cachapa over. Cook for another 2-3 minutes.

12. 12

    Flip it again. Add some cheese on half side of the pancake.

13. 13

    Fold the other half over the cheese.

14. 14

    Cook for 1-2 minutes for the cheese to melt a bit.

15. 15

    Repeat the above steps with the remaining batter.

16. 16

    If you have a bigger griddle or frying pan, can make 2 at a time.