Corn Pancakes With Cheese or Cachapas De Carabobo

Description: Am posting this Venezuelan recipe as part of my participation in Zaar's World Tour 4! NOTE: Recipezaar does not recognize the ingredient 'harina pan' (available in South American grocery stores) which MUST be used in place of the 'corn flour' ingredient!

Ingredients:

• 5 cups corn
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 1 egg
• 2 tablespoons cornflour
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup cooking oil
• 12 ounces gouda cheese (cut into 12 sticks)

Steps:

1. Puree corn & press through sieve to yield about 3 cups.
2. To the corn add cream, egg, flour, sugar & salt, & mix well before letting batter rest 15 minutes.
3. Onto hot griddle or cast iron skillet, pour 1 tablespoon oil, then pour 1/4 cup batter for each pancake.
4. Fry, turning once until lightly browned & firm on both sides.
5. Remove from griddle & serve wrapped around a slice of cheese.