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Buttermilk Cachapas with Ham & Cheese (Venezuelan Corn Pancakes):
"My first taste of a cachapa was after a night out in Washington Heights, Manhattan. On a block full of Dominican restaurants, whose cuisine I’m very familiar with, I saw a lone Venezuelan restaurant that piqued my interest. Upon entering, I was greeted with images of what looked like large arepas folded over and stuffed with shredded beef, tender pork shoulder, chicken-the options were endless. I ordered one with shredded beef, lettuce, tomato, and a little bit of garlic mayo, and from that moment, there was no turning back. The sweet cachapa, reminiscent of Northern-style cornbread (sweet and cakey versus its more crumbly, less sweet Southern counterpart), and contrasted by the savory fillings, instantly made me a lifelong fan. Here, I played up that cornbread connection by adding buttermilk to the batter for extra tang. The cheese filling is traditional, meat is optional." - César Pérez
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