What is the CACHAP?
Regional variations of pancakes exist around the world and Cachap refers to the traditional Venezuelan version. Corn is one of the main domestic food crops of Venezuela and has various dishes in the region, which makes maize offered or stellar component. CACHAP uses this saming crop by grinding fresh corn to create a hearty corn cake, which is characterized by its sweet creamy taste of corn.
In addition to ground corn, a typical pancake usually contains sugar, oil and liquid component. This liquid component will usually be a combination of milk or water. Recipes from outside Venezuela can also add to ordinary flour or egg. Although fresh corn is preferred, the comfort of canned corn means that this pre -package is also used quite often to produce this food. If fresh ears of corn are used, the corn can be removed from the peel and then to the kitchen robot cleaned with the remainingcomponents. The resulting corn dough will be generally strong and heavy, and large pieces of corn will still be seen in the mixture.
Cachap can be grilled on Budare , a large flat metal pan. Alternatively, it can be cooked in other regions of the world in a heavy pan. A small amount of oil can be poured to the bottom of the pan to prevent the pancake from sticking.
After heating the pan, the dough scoop is poured into the pan and is left to spread some over the lower part of the pan. The spatula is usually used to push the bowl when it cooks to ensure even browning. The pancake turns over after the bubbles begin to appear and then continue cooking until they get rid of deeply golden brown to show up.
As soon as it is cooked, the pipe is hot cachap en as omelette. The folded shape of the corn cake is easily portable, and although food is located in formal restaurants, it isVery popular as street snacks on the road. In general, street sellers prepare a pancake by injecting it with soft and creamy white cheese; Spicy meat such as chicken, ham or beef can also be filled inside the turnover. Butter or margarine can be served on the side to pour over the top of the bowl.