Tequeños Recipe

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Additional Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    35 mins

  • Servings

    16 servings

  • Calories

    189 kcal

  • Course

    Appetizer

  • Cuisine

    Venezuelan

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/2 cup warm water
  • 16 ounces semi-solid white cheese, cut into 1/2-inch thick sticks
  • vegetable oil for frying
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Instructions

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, salt, and baking powder.
  2. Incorporate the egg and melted butter into the dry ingredients.
  3. Gradually add warm water and knead the mixture until a smooth dough forms.
  4. Cover the dough and let it rest for 10 minutes.
  5. Roll out the dough on a floured surface to 1/4-inch thickness and cut into strips.
  6. Wrap each cheese stick with a strip of dough, sealing the edges well.
  7. Heat oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 350°F.
  8. Fry the tequeños in batches until golden brown, then drain on paper towels.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 189kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 13g (4%) Protein 9g (18%) Fat 11g (17%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 3g Trans Fat 0.1g Cholesterol 42mg (14%) Sodium 263mg (11%) Potassium 49mg (1%) Fiber 0.4g (2%) Sugar 0.1g (0%) Vitamin A 343IU (7%) Calcium 208mg (21%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 16servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 189 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 189kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 13g 4%
Protein 9g 18%
Fat 11g 17%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 3g 15%
Trans Fat 0.1g 5%
Cholesterol 42mg 14%
Sodium 263mg 11%
Potassium 49mg 1%
Fiber 0.4g 2%
Sugar 0.1g 0%
Vitamin A 343IU 7%
Calcium 208mg 21%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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