RCI-BF.001.0041.001
Tequeno
TEQUEÑOS. Yields 12 tequeños This highly addictive appetizer originated in Los Teques, Venezuela (h
Prep15 min
Cook30 min
Total45 min
Servings4
Difficultyintermediate
Ingredients
- (900g) all-purpose flour2 lb
- x egg yolks4 unit
- (225g) butter room temperature1/2 lb
- (240ml) water1 cup
- salt1/2 tsp
- tbl sugar1 unit
- (900g) farmer's cheese2 lb
Method
1
Dissolve the salt and sugar in the water.
2
Mix all ingredients except the cheese together. Knead to form a dough. Let rest.
3
Meanwhile, cut cheese into sticks about 2" x 1/2" x 1/2" (5cm x 1.25cm x 1.25cm).
4
Stretch the dough with a rolling pin, as thin as possible.
5
Cut in strips about 1" x 6" (2.5cm x 15cm).
6
Wrap each strip around a cheese stick, going around the stick in a spiral, overlapping each turn so that the cheese is completely covered.
7
Pinch the ends so that the cheese is fully covered and can't run out when fried.
8
Roll each tequeno in flour, to keep them from sticking.
9
Deep fry the tequenos in very hot oil, until golden in color.
10
Place on paper towels to absorb any excess oil.